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In Dumas method, which reagent is used to oxidise carbon and hydrogen in the organic compound?

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Question

In Dumas method, which reagent is used to oxidise carbon and hydrogen in the organic compound?

Options

  • Potassium hydroxide

  • Cupric oxide

  • Sulphuric acid

  • Sodium hydroxide

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Solution

Cupric oxide

Explanation: 

The organic compound is heated with cupric oxide, which oxidises carbon to CO₂ and hydrogen to H₂O.

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