Question

What is Vital Force Theory ? Why was it discarded?

Answer 1

Answer with explanation:

In 1815 , a Swedish Chemist Berzellius presented Vital Force Theory.

According to this theory, every organic compound is produces by nature or some mysterious force. That means there us no way to create organic compounds by human.

But in 1828 a German Chemist discard Vital Force Theory theory after preparing Urea (Organic compound) from Ammonium Cyanate (Inorganic compound).

It means there are ways to form organic compounds from inorganic ones.

Answer 2

Answer:-

This vital force theory was first proposed by Berzilius.

Explaination:-

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.