Which of the following test is used to detect presence of oxygen in an organic compound?

Duma's method

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Kjeldahl's method

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Carius method

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Indirect inference

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Solution

The correct option is D Indirect inference
Indirect inference is used to detect presence of oxygen in an organic compound. There is no direct test for detecting oxygen. Hence, oxygen is always inferred indirectly in the form of functional groups.

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