Compare rate of reaction of organic and inorganic compounds

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The rate of reaction for organic compounds is generally slower than that of inorganic compounds due to the strong covalent bonds present in organic molecules. However, this is not a definitive rule, as both organic and inorganic reactions can exhibit a wide range of reaction rates. The discussion highlights that the classification of compounds does not inherently determine their reactivity, with examples of both fast and slow reactions found in each category.

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I want to ask the rate of reaction of organic compound is slower or higher than that of inorganic compound??

I have found an ansswer like that :
The organic paricles are molecules.
Because of strong covalent bonding within the molecule, organic compounds do not readily react. Reactions involving organic compounds are generally slower than inorganic reactions.

But I don't really understand why compound with covalent bond will have a lower reaction rate. Other than saying the strong covalent bond causes the rate of reaction slower, any other better and clearer explanation??

Thanks all of you!
 
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The text in question is inaccurate. There is nothing inherent about organic vs inorganic reactions that makes one class faster than the other. Very fast and very slow reactions can be found in either category.
 

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