NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Why is a solution of potassium hydroxide used to absorb carbon dioxide evolved during the estimation of carbon present in an organic compound?
Options
- AA solution of potassium hydroxide is used to absorb carbon dioxide because it does not form a stable precipita
- BA solution of potassium hydroxide is used to react with any acidic impurities that may be present in the evolv
- CA solution of potassium hydroxide is used to provide a basic environment, promoting the release of carbon diox
- DA solution of potassium hydroxide is used to trap carbon dioxide and convert it into potassium carbonate, whic
Correct answer
D. A solution of potassium hydroxide is used to trap carbon dioxide and convert it into potassium carbonate, whic
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) A solution of potassium hydroxide is used to trap carbon dioxide and convert it into potassium carbonate, which can be weighed to determine the % of carbon present in the organic compound.