For the estimation of nitrogen, 1.4 g of an organic compound was digested by Kjeldahl method and the evolved ammonia was absorbed in 60 mL of

Question:

For the estimation of nitrogen, $1.4 \mathrm{~g}$ of an organic compound was digested by Kjeldahl method and the evolved ammonia was absorbed in $60 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $\frac{\mathrm{M}}{10}$ sulphuric acid. The unreacted acid required $20 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $\frac{\mathrm{M}}{10}$ sodium hydroxide for complete neutralizaton. The percentage of nitrogen in the compound is :

  1. 3%

  2. 5%

  3. 6%

  4. 10%


Correct Option: , 2

Solution:


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