8.9 - Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds
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Practice Questions
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What determines the presence of carbon in an organic compound?
💡 Hint: Think about the oxidation process.
What is the purpose of Lassaigne's test?
💡 Hint: Consider the elements of interest in organic compounds.
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What does Lassaigne's test detect?
💡 Hint: Think about the broad application of this test.
True or False: The presence of carbon can be confirmed by the formation of water during combustion.
💡 Hint: Focus on what gas indicates carbon specifically.
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Design an experiment using Lassaigne's test to confirm the presence of nitrogen and sulfur in an unknown organic compound. Outline all steps and potential observations.
💡 Hint: Think about how the reactions change visually to confirm presence.
Compare and contrast the Dumas and Kjeldahl methods for nitrogen estimation. What are the main steps, and in what situations would each method be applied?
💡 Hint: Focus on the chemical transformations in both methods.
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