Question

During the estimation of phosphorous present in an organic compound, the contents of Carius tube are heated with ?

• A. $MgC{l}_2$
• B. $N{H}_{4}Cl$
• C. $N{H}_{4}OH$
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

During the estimation of phosphorous present in an organic compound, the contents of Carius tube are heated with $MgC{l}_2$ solution in the presence of $N{H}_{4}Cl$ and $N{H}_{4}OH$ (Magnesia mixture).