Organic compounds contain carbon.

* Exception: A few simple carbon-containing compounds, like carbon dioxide (CO2), carbonates (CO3), and cyanides (CN-), are considered inorganic.

Here are some examples of organic compounds:

* Methane (CH4): The simplest hydrocarbon.

* Glucose (C6H12O6): A sugar important for energy.

* Ethanol (C2H5OH): The alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.

* Acetic acid (CH3COOH): The compound that gives vinegar its sour taste.

* Proteins: Large molecules made up of amino acids.

* DNA and RNA: The molecules that carry genetic information.

* Plastics: Synthetic polymers made from organic molecules.

Let me know if you have a specific compound in mind, and I can tell you if it's organic or inorganic.