Statement I : Dumas method is used for estimation of “Nitrogen” in an organic compound. Statement II : Dumas method involves the formation

Question

Given below are two statements I and II.

Statement I : Dumas method is used for estimation of “Nitrogen” in an organic compound.

Statement II : Dumas method involves the formation of ammonium sulphate by heating the organic compound with conc \(H_2SO_4\).

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

(2) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

(4) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Answer 1

Correct option is : (4) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

In Dumas method nitrogen present in organic compound is converted into \(N_2\) gas whose volumetric analysis gives the percentage of nitrogen atom in the organic compound.