Here's why:

* Organic compounds are primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen, often with other elements like oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur. They are typically associated with living organisms.

* Inorganic compounds are all other compounds that don't fit the definition of organic compounds. They lack the carbon-hydrogen backbone characteristic of organic molecules.

Sodium chloride, also known as table salt, is made up of sodium and chlorine, neither of which are considered organic elements.