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Which of the following statements correctly describe the history and concepts surrounding the Vital GOC and Organic Chemistry Basics Chemistry Question

Question

Which of the following statements correctly describe the history and concepts surrounding the Vital Force Theory?

Answer: A,B,D

💡 Solution & Explanation

Berzelius proposed the theory assuming organic compounds needed a 'vital force' from living systems. Wohler disproved it by synthesizing urea from $NH_4CNO$. DNA discovery happened much later and was not the initial cause of the theory's downfall.

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