Here's why:
* Organic Chemistry: The study of compounds containing carbon and hydrogen is called organic chemistry. The presence of a C-H bond is a defining characteristic of organic compounds.
* Inorganic Chemistry: Inorganic chemistry deals with all other compounds, including those that lack carbon-hydrogen bonds. These compounds can be made up of various elements, such as metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.
Examples of Inorganic Compounds:
* Water (H₂O)
* Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
* Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
* Iron Oxide (Fe₂O₃)
* Sulfuric Acid (H₂SO₄)
These compounds do not contain C-H bonds.