Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 85

Question: In kjeldahl’s method, CuSO4 acts as [AFMC 2001]

Options:

A) Oxidising agent

B) Reducing agent

C) Hydrolysing agent

D) Catalytic agent

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Kjeldahl’s method depends upon the fact that most of the organic compounds containing nitrogen are quantitatively decomposed to give (NH4)2SO4 when heated strongly with conc.

H2SO4 .

In this method CuSO4 acts as catalytic agent.



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