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Published on: August 13, 2026
The presence of carbon in an organic compound is detected by heating it with
A
sodium metal to convert it into NaCN
B
CaO to convert it into CO which burns with a blue flame
C
CuO to convert it into 
which turns lime water milky
which turns lime water milky D
Cu wire to give a bluish green flame
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
The presence of C in in organic compound is detected by heating the C with dry cupric oxide 
to convert it into then 
turns lime water milky and confirmed to presence of carbon.
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