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Wohler's preparation of urea and the fate of vitalism

Cite this: J. Chem. Educ. 1964, 41, 8, 452
Publication Date (Print):August 1, 1964
https://doi.org/10.1021/ed041p452

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    Organic chemistry as we know it was not immediately established with Wohler's preparation of urea, nor was it solely responsible for overthrowing vitalistic doctrine.

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