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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question

Question

In the Carius method for sulfur estimation, sulfur is precipitated as which compound?
Options
A Ag₂S
B BaSO₄
Correct Answer
C PbS
D CuS
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sulfur is oxidized to H₂SO₄, then precipitated as barium sulfate (BaSO₄) by adding BaCl₂.

Hint

White precipitate of BaSO₄.

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