What atoms do organic molecules contain?

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Alexander A. · Stefan V.
Dec 7, 2015

Carbon, and most commonly Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Oxygen.

Explanation:

Organic molecules must contain carbon, but can contain almost any other atom. You will likely always see Hydrogen, except in cases like #"CO"_2#, but calling #"CO"_2# organic is not always agreed upon.

Nitrogen and oxygen are very frequently found in organic molecules.

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