NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
What is the role of fuming nitric acid in the Carius method?
Options
- AIt absorbs carbon dioxide
- BIt oxidizes carbon and hydrogen
- CIt forms silver halide
- DIt is used to wash the compound
Correct answer
B. It oxidizes carbon and hydrogen
Step-by-step solution
In the Carius method, fuming nitric acid is used to oxidize carbon and hydrogen in the organic compound.