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Per NCERT §8.1, the 1828 synthesis that disproved the 'vital force' theory was Wöhler converting ammonium cyanate (NH₄CNO) into which compound?
AAcetic acid
BMethane
CGlucose
DUrea
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Urea
NCERT §8.1: Wöhler heated NH₄CNO → urea (NH₂CONH₂), proving organic compounds can be made from inorganic precursors.
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