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Which of the following contributions did Carl Linnaeus make to the classification of organisms that is relevant to organic chemistry?
A
He discovered the structure of benzene.
B
He proposed the theory of chemical bonding.
C
He developed the periodic table of elements.
D
He introduced the binomial nomenclature system.
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Carl Linnaeus is renowned for his contribution to the classification of organisms, which is relevant to organic chemistry through the introduction of the binomial nomenclature system.
Binomial nomenclature is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, both of which use Latin grammatical forms.
In organic chemistry, this system is relevant because it provides a standardized way to name and categorize biological organisms, which can be sources of organic compounds.
Understanding the classification of organisms helps chemists identify and study organic compounds derived from these organisms, facilitating research and discovery in organic chemistry.
While Linnaeus did not directly contribute to chemical bonding, benzene structure, or the periodic table, his work in taxonomy indirectly supports organic chemistry by organizing biological sources of organic molecules.
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