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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The carbon content in an organic compound can be detected by......
Options
A the sodium fission test
B oxidizing the carbon and passing through anhydrous copper (II) sulphate
C oxidizing the carbon in the compound and passing the gas through lime water
Correct Answer
D reducing the carbon and analyzing with GCMS
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbon in organic compounds is detected by heating with copper oxide to oxidize it to CO₂, which turns lime water (calcium hydroxide solution) milky due to formation of CaCO₃.

Hint

Lime water test is specific for carbon dioxide.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1162 of 1872
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