NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
How are the percentages of carbon and hydrogen in the organic compound calculated?
Options
- ABy using a spectrophotometer
- BBy analyzing the color changes in the U-tubes
- CBy measuring the volume of gas produced
- DBy calculating based on the increase in masses of calcium chloride and potassium hydroxide
Correct answer
D. By calculating based on the increase in masses of calcium chloride and potassium hydroxide
Step-by-step solution
The percentages of carbon and hydrogen are calculated from the increase in masses of calcium chloride and potassium hydroxide in the U-tubes.