Question

What is compound that does not contain carbon?

Answer 1

A compound that does not contain carbon is an inorganic compound as opposed to an organic compound, which contains carbon and hydrogen.

Explanation:

Examples of Inorganic Compounds:

`"H"_2"O":` `"water"`

`"NO"_2":` `"nitrogen dioxide"`

`"NaCl":` `"salt/common table salt"`

`"CO"_2":` `"carbon dioxide"` (It contains carbon but no hydrogen.)