Practical Organic Chemistry and PurificationmediumMCQ SINGLE⭐ Must-Do

In Dumas' method, the evolved gaseous mixture is collected over an aqueous solution of Potassium HydPractical Organic Chemistry and Purification Chemistry Question

Question

In Dumas' method, the evolved gaseous mixture is collected over an aqueous solution of Potassium Hydroxide ($KOH$). The purpose of the $KOH$ is to:

Answer: C

💡 Solution & Explanation

The evolved mixture contains $CO_2$, $H_2O$, and $N_2$. The $KOH$ completely absorbs the carrier $CO_2$ gas, leaving only the pure volume of $N_2$ to be measured.

💬
Still have doubts about this question?
Send it to our AI chemistry tutor on WhatsApp — gets answered in minutes
Ask on WhatsApp →

Practice 22,000+ questions like this

AI-adaptive practice, video lectures, and full NEET Chemistry content — all in one place.

JEE Advanced · JEE Mains · NEET · IChO · AP Chemistry