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In Kjeldahl's method for estimation of nitrogen, CuSO4 acts as :
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE MainJEE Main 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)
Options:
  • A

    Reducing agent

  • B Catalytic agent
  • C Hydrolysis agent
  • D Oxidising agent
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Catalytic agent

Kjeldahl's method is used for the estimation of nitrogen. The organic compound is heated with conc. H2SO4 in presence of K2SO4 and a little CuSO4 to convert all the nitrogen into NH42SO4.K2SO4 raises the boiling point of H2SO4 while CuSO4 catalyses the reaction.

Hence, B is the answer.

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