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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question

Question

Who developed the combustion method for quantitative estimation of carbon and hydrogen?
Options
A Justus von Liebig
Correct Answer
B Friedrich Wöhler
C Johan Kjeldahl
D Jean-Baptiste Dumas
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Justus von Liebig developed the classical combustion method for determining carbon and hydrogen percentages in organic compounds.

Hint

Liebig's combustion method.

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