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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question

Question

In the Dumas method, nitrogen is measured as which gas?
Options
A NH₃
B NO₂
C N₂
Correct Answer
D N₂O
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Dumas method combusts the sample in excess oxygen, converting nitrogen to nitrogen gas (N₂), which is then quantified.

Hint

Nitrogen gas.

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