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Published on: August 21, 2026
A sample of 
of an organic compound was treated according to Kjeldahl's method. The ammonia evolved was absorbed in 
of 
. The remaining acid after neutralilsation by ammonia consumed 
of 
. The percentage of nitrogen in the organic compound is:
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Volume of acid taken 
of 
of 
Volume of alkali used for neutralization of excess acid
of 
of 
Now; 1 mole of 
neutralizes 2 moles of 
i.e.
of 
of 
Volume of acid used by 
of 
Now; % 
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