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In Dumas' method for estimation of nitrogen, 0.5 g of an organic compound gave 100 mL of
nitrogen collected at 300 K temperature and 715 mm pressure. Calculate the percentage composition of nitrogen in the compound. (Aqueous tension at 
)
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B
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Mass of compound, 
.
volume of moist nitrogen 
Temperature 
Pressure of moist nitrogen 
Aqueous tension 
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Pressure of dry nitrogen 
.
Percentage of nitrogen 
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