NCERT Exercise 8.22 - Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Question: Compare Dumas and Kjeldahl methods for nitrogen estimation.

Answer: Dumas measures liberated N2 after combustion; Kjeldahl converts nitrogen to NH4+, liberates NH3 and titrates it. Kjeldahl is unsuitable for nitro, azo and related resistant nitrogen compounds.

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