Which of the following people's synthesis of this compound from inorganic starting materials provided evidence against vitalism?

A)Stanley Miller
B)Jakob Berzelius
C)Friedrich Wohler
D)Hermann Kolbe
E)August Kekulé

Question

Which of the following people's synthesis of this compound from inorganic starting materials provided evidence against vitalism?

A)Stanley Miller 
B)Jakob Berzelius 
C)Friedrich Wohler 
D)Hermann Kolbe 
E)August Kekulé

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Friedrich Wohler synthesized urea from inorganic starting materials, disproving the idea of vitalism, which held that organic molecules could only be produced by living organisms. This experiment demonstrated that organic compounds could be created through chemical synthesis, thus providing evidence against vitalism.

Which of the Following People's Synthesis of This Compound from Inorganic