JEE Main 2020 — General Organic Chemistry Question with Solution
JEE Main 2020 (08 Jan Shift 2)
Question
Kjeldahl’s method cannot be used to estimate nitrogen for which of the following compounds?
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Correct answer
C
Step-by-step explanation
Kjeldahl method is not applicable to nitro or diazo groups present in the ring, as nitrogen atom can't be converted to ammonium sulphate under the reaction conditions.
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