Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles And Techniques Ques 66
66. Kjeldahl’s method is used in the estimation of
[1990]
(a) Nitrogen
(b) Halogens
(c) Sulphur
(d) Oxygen
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 66.(a)
Solution:
- (a) Kjeldahl’s method is suitable for estimating nitrogen in those compounds in which nitrogen is linked to carbon and hydrogen. This method is basically used for estimating nitrogen in food fertilizers and agricultural products.
Kjeldahl’s method is not used in case of nitro, azo and azoxy compound.