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In Kjeldahl's method, organic $\mathrm{N}$ is estimated as
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (25 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A nitrogen
  • B ammonia
  • C nitric acid
  • D nitrogen dioxide
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The correct answer is: ammonia
In Kjeldahl procedure, after digestion in concentrated sulphuric acid, the total organic $\mathrm{N}$ is converted to ammonium sulphate and ammonia is formed. When it is distilled into boric acid solution under alkaline conditions. It is a method for quantitative determination of nitrogen contained in organic substances plus the nitrogen contained in inorganic compounds.

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