In the estimation of carbon and hydrogen by combustion method, which of the following
is/are correct?
(i) A spiral of copper is introduced at the right extreme of combustion tube if the organic compound contains nitrogen.
(ii) A spiral of silver is introduced if the organic compound contains halogens.
(iii) The copper oxide in the combustion tube is replaced by lead chromate if the organic compound contains sulphur.
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Nitrogen oxides are removed using Cu -gauge heating.

Halogen is eliminated using silver gauge. Nonvolatile silver halide is formed.
Sulphur is removed from the molecule by generating lead sulphate fused with lead chromate.
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