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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question

Question

What is the Kjeldahl method used to estimate?
Options
A Carbon and hydrogen
B Nitrogen in organic compounds
Correct Answer
C Halogens
D Sulfur
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Kjeldahl method digests organic nitrogen compounds to ammonium sulfate, followed by distillation and titration to quantify nitrogen content.

Hint

Nitrogen estimation.

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