An organic compound was analysed by Duma's method, 0.40g of compound on combustion gave 50mL of nitrogen at 27∘C and 756mm of pressure. Calculate percentage of nitrogen in the compound.
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Solution
By using formula, P1V1T1=P2V2T2 Volume ofN2atSTP=P1V1T1×T2P2=756300×50×273760=45.26mLMass of organic compound (W)=0.40g%ofN2=2822400×V2W×100=2822400×45.260.40×100=14.14%