Here’s a comparison of bonding in inorganic and organic compounds:
1. Inorganic Compounds
- Often contain metals and nonmetals.
- Bonds can be:
- Ionic (transfer of electrons, e.g., NaCl)
- Covalent (sharing of electrons, e.g., H₂O)
- Coordinate (ligand donates both electrons, e.g., [Cu(NH₃)₄]²⁺)
- Can form ionic lattices, molecules, or complexes.
2. Organic Compounds
- Mostly carbon + hydrogen, sometimes O, N, S.
- Bonds are mainly covalent.
- Carbon atoms form chains or rings with single, double, or triple bonds.
- Contain functional groups (e.g., –OH, –COOH, –NH₂).
- Usually nonmetallic.
In short:
- Inorganic: metals, ionic & covalent & coordinate bonds.
- Organic: carbon-based, mostly covalent, with chains, rings, and functional groups.