NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
How are both carbon and hydrogen estimated in one experiment in the determination of their percentage composition, according to the paragraph?
Options
- ABy burning the compound in the presence of oxygen and copper(II) oxide
- BBy mixing the compound with water
- CBy heating the compound with sulfuric acid
- DBy exposing the compound to sunlight
Correct answer
A. By burning the compound in the presence of oxygen and copper(II) oxide
Step-by-step solution
Both carbon and hydrogen are estimated in one experiment by burning the compound in the presence of oxygen and copper(II) oxide.