Question

What is vital force theory?​

Answer 1

According to the vital force theory, the organic compounds cannot be synthesised in laboratory.

Instead it can only be synthesised inside a living organism through a force known as vital force.

Thus organic compounds were defined to be synthesised or prepared only inside the living organisms.

Answer 2

The vital force theory was put forward by Swedish chemist BERZELLIUS in 1815. According to this theory, organic compounds could be produced only under the influence of some mysterious force existing in living organisms. This mysterious force was called vital force. ... This theory resigned supreme for a number of years.

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