CHAPTER 12

Organic chemistry : Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Organic compounds are the hydrocarbons and their derivatives and organic
chemistry is that branch of chemistry that deals with the study of these compounds
Tetravalency of carbon
The atomic number of Carbon is 6 and its electronic configuration is 2,4 i.e. it has 4
valence electrons. Thus carbon is always tetracovalent, i.e. it forms 4 covalent
bonds with other atoms
C

Due to tetravalency of carbon it has a tetrahedron shape.

Catenation- The self linking property of carbon is known as catenation. This is the
main reason of existence of such large number of compounds
Classification of organic compounds
Organic compounds
Acyclic Cyclic
Homocyclic heterocyclic
Alicyclic aromatic
Benzenoid non benzenoid
Functional groups:A functional group may be defined as an atom or a group of
atoms present in a molecule which largely determines the chemical properties.
CLASS OF ORGANIC NAME OF FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE
COMPOUNDS GROUP
Alkenes double bond =C=C=
Alkynes triple bond -CΞC-
Halogens halogen - X ( F,Cl,Br,I )
Alcohols hydroxyl -OH
Aldehydes aldehydic(formyl) -CHO
Carboxylic acids carboxyl -COOH
Acid amides amides -CONH2
Primary amines amino - NH2

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HOMOLOGOUS SERIES
Homologous series is defined as a family or group of structurally similar organic
compounds all members of which contain the same functional group, show a
gradation in physical and similarity in chemical properties and any two adjacent
members of which differ by -CH2 group. The individual members of this group are
called homologues and the phenomenon is called homology.
NOMENCLATURE OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Organic chemistry deals with millions of compounds. In order to clearly identify
them, a systematic method of naming known as IUPAC system of nomenclature is
adopted. The names are such that the listener can deduce the structure from it. The
IUPAC name consists of three parts:
Prefix Word root Suffix
EX: 3 methlyoctane
NOMENCLATURE OF ALKANES
Straight chain alkanes:
The names of such compounds is based on their chain structure,and end with suffix
‘-ane’ and carry a prefix indicating the number of carbon atoms present in the chain.
Branched chain hydrocarbons:
1.) The longest carbon chain in the molecule is identified.
2.) The numbering is done in such a way that the branched carbon atoms get the
lowest possible value.
3.) The names of the alkyl groups attached as a branch are then prefixed to the
name of the parent alkane and its position is indicated by numbers.
4.) The lower number is given to the first in alphabetical order.
5.) The carbon atom of the branch that attaches to the root alkane is numbered 1.
Organic compounds having Functional Groups:
The longest chain of carbon atoms containing the functional groups is numbered in
such a way that the functional group attached to the carbon atom gets the lowest
possible number in the chain.
When there are more functional groups then a priority order is followed as:
-COOH, -SO3H, -COOR, COCl, -CONH2, -CN, -HC=O, =C=O, -OH, -NH2, =C=C=,
-CΞ C-.
ISOMERISM
Two or more compounds having the same molecular formula but different physical
and chemical properties are called isomers and this phenomenon is called isomerism.
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Chain isomerism: When two or more compounds having same molecular formula
but different carbon skeletons are referred to as chain isomers.

Position Isomerism : Compounds which have the same structure of carbon chain but
differ in position of double or triple bonds or functional group are called position
isomers and this phenomenon is called Position Isomerism. e g
CH3-CH2-CH=CH2 CH3-CH = CH – CH3
Functional Isomerism :Compounds which have the same molecular formula but
different functional group are called functional isomers and this phenomenon is
called functional Isomerism. e g
CH3 – CH2 – OH CH3 – O – CH3
Metamerism:It is due to the presence of different alkyl groups on either side of
functional group in the molecule. Ex. C4H10O represents C2H5OC2H5 and
CH3OC3H7.
FISSION OF COVALENT BOND
Heterolytic cleavage: In this cleavage the bond breaks in such a way that the shared
pair of electron remains with one of the fragments.
+
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ɗ+++ ɗ ++ ɗ+
CH3- C H2 CH2 Cl
Resonance Effect : The polarity produced in the molecule by the interaction of two
pi bonds or between a pi bond and lone pair of electron present on an adjacent atom.
There are two types of resonance effect:
1) Positive resonance effect : In this effect the transfer of electrons is away from
an atom or substituent group attached to the conjugated system.
The atoms or groups which shows +R effect are halogens,-OH , -OR,-
NH2
2) Negative resonance effect : In this effect the transfer of electrons is towards
the atom or substituent group attached to the conjugated system.
The atoms or groups which shows -R effect are –COOH , -CHO , -CN
METHODS OF PURIFICATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS :
Sublimation : This method is used to separate the sublimable compounds from non
sublimable compounds.
Crystallisation: This method is based on the difference in the solubilities of
compound and impurities in a suitable solvent. The impure compound is dissolved in
solvent at heated at higher temp .on cooling the hot and conc solution pure
compounds crystallizes out.
Distillation: This method is used to separate volatile liquids from non volatile liquids
and liquids having sufficient difference in their boiling points.
Fractional distillation: If the boiling points of two liquids is not much , they are
separated by this method.
Distillation under reduced pressure : This method is used to purify liquids having
high boiling points and decomposes at or below their boiling points.
Steam distillation : This method is used to separate substances which are steam
volatile and are immiscible with water.
Differential Extraction: When an organic compound is present in an aqueous
medium it is separated by shaking it with organic solvent in which it is more soluble
than in water. The aqueous solution is mixed with organic solvent in a separating
funnel and shaken for sometimes and then allowed to stand for some time .when
organic solvent and water form two separate layers the lower layer is run out by
opening the tap of funnel and organic layer is separated. the process is repeated
several times and pure organic compound is separated.
Chromatography :This technique is used to separate mixtures in to their
components ,purify the compounds and test the purity of compounds.It is classified
as
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Adsorption Chromatography : It is based on the fact that different compounds are
adsorbed on an adsorbent to different degrees. Silica jel or alumina is used as
adsorbents.
Partition Chromatography : It is based on the continuous differential portioning of
components of a mixture between stationary and mobile phase.
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Detection of Carbon and Hydrogen: The Carbon and Hydrogen present in the
Organic compound is detected by heating the compound with Copper II oxide in a
hard glass tube when carbon present in the compound is oxidized to CO2 which can
be tested with lime Water and Hydrogenis converted to water which can be tested
with anhydrous copper sulphate which turns blue.
C + CuO 2Cu + CO2
2 H +CuO Cu + H2O
CO2 +Ca (OH )2 CaCO3 + H2O
5H2O + CuSO4 CuSO4.5H2O
DETECTION OF OTHER ELEMENTS
Sodium Fusion Extract: A small piece of dry Sodium metal is heated with a organic
compound in a fusion tube for 2 -3 minutes and the red hot tube is plunged in to
distilled water contained in a china dish. The contained of the china dish is boiled
,cooled and filtered. The filtrate is known as Sodium fusion extract.
Test for Nitrogen : The sodium fusion extract is boiled with iron II sulphate and
then acidified with Concsulphuric acid , the formation of Prussian blue colour
confirms the presence of nitrogen.
6CN- + Fe2+ [Fe(CN)6] 4-
3[Fe(CN)6] 4-+ 4Fe3+ xH O
2 Fe4[Fe(CN)6] 3.xH2O
Test for Sulphur: the sodium fusion extract is acidified with acetic acid and lead
acetate is added to it. A black precipitate of lead sulphide indicates the presence of
sulphur. S2- + Pb2+ PbS
Black
Test for halogens:The sodium fusion extract is acidified with nitric acid and then
treated with silver nitrate. A white precipitate, soluble in ammonium hydroxide
shows the presence of chlorine, a yellowish ppt. sparingly soluble in ammonium
hydroxide shows the presence of bromine, a yellowish ppt. insoluble in ammonium
hydroxide shows the presence of iodine.
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QUANTITIVE ANALYSIS(Carbon and Hydrogen)
Let the mass of organic compound be m g. Mass of water and carbon dioxide
produced be m1 and m2 g respectively;
% of carbon = 12 x m2 x 100
44 x m
% of hydrogen = 2 x m1 x 100
18 x m
Nitrogen
DUMAS METHOD: A known mass of organic compound is heated with excess of
CuO in an atmosphere of CO2, when nitrogen of the organic compound is converted
into N2 gas. The volume of N2 thus obtained is converted into STP and the
percentage of nitrogen determined by applying the equation:
Volume of Nitrogen at STP = P1V1 x 273
760 x T1
%N = 28 x vol of N2 at STP x 100
22400 x mass of the substance taken
KJELDAHL’S METHOD: A known mass of organic compound is heated with
conc. H2SO4 in presence of K2SO4 and little CuSO4 or Hg in a long necked flask
called Kjeldahl’s flask when nitrogen present in the organic compound is
quantitatively converted into (NH4)2SO4. (NH4)2SO4 thus obtained is boiled with
excess of NaOH solution to liberate NH3 gas which is absorbed in a known excess of
a standard acid such as H2SO4 or HCl.
The vol of acid unused is found by titration against a standard alkali solution. From
the vol of the acid used, the percentage of nitrogen is determined by applying the
equation,
%N= 1.4 x Molarity of the acid x Basicity of the acid x Vol of the acid used
Mass of the substance taken
Halogens
Carius method:
A known mass of an organic compound is heated with fuming nitric acid in the
presence of silver nitrate contained in a hard glass test tube known as carius tube in a
furnace. Carbon and hydrogen present in the compound are oxidized to carbon
dioxide and water. The halogen present forms the corresponding silver halide. It is
filtered, dried, and weighed.
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Let the mass of the organic compound taken = m g
Mass of AgX formed = m1 g
1 mol of AgX contains 1 mol of of X
Mass of halogen in m1 g of AgX
= at mass of X xm1 g
Molecular mass of AgX
% of halogen
=at mass of X xm1 g x 100 %
Molecular mass of AgX x m
Sulphur
Let the mass of the organic compound taken = m g
Mass of BaSO4 formed = m1 g
% of sulphur = 32 x m1 x 100 %
233 x m
Phosphorous
Let the mass of the organic compound taken = m g
Mass of ammonium phosphomolydate = m1 g
% of phosphorous = 31 x m1 x 100 %
1877 x m
Oxygen
Let the mass of the organic compound taken = m g
Mass of CO2= m1 g
% of oxygen = 32 x m1 x 100 %
44 x m
One Mark Questions
Q1 Suggest a method to purify a liquid which decomposes at its boiling point.
A 1 The process Distillation Under reduced pressure is used to purify a liquid which
decomposes at its boiling point.
Q 2 How will you separate a mixture of O-nitrophenol and p- nitrophenol ?
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A 2 O-nitrophenol is steam volatile therefore it can be separated by Steam
distillation.
Q 3 Lassaigne’s test is not shown by diazonium Salt. Why?
A 3 On heating diazonium Salts loses Nitrogen and could not fuse with the Sodium
metal therefore diazonium Salt do not show Positive Lassaigne’s test for nitrogen.
Q 4 Alcohols are weaker acids than Water, Why ?
A 4 The alkyl group in alcohols has + I effect due to which electron density is
increases on Oxygen atom which makes the release of hydrogen ion more difficult
from alcohol.R → O →H
Q 5 Why is nitric acid is added to Sodium extract before adding Silver nitrate for
testing halogens ?
A 5 Nitric acid is added to decompose NaCN and Na 2S
NaCN + HNO3 → NaNO3 + HCN
Na2S + 2HNO3 → 2NaNO3 + H2S
Q 6 which of the two O2NCH2CH2- or CH3CH2O – is expected to be more stable
and why ?
A 6 NO2 group has –I effect and disperse the negative charge on Oxygen atom
O2N ←CH2← CH2O-
Q 7 Arrange the following in increasing Order of Stability ;
(CH3 )3C + , CH3CH2CH2C+H2 , CH3CH2C+HCH3 ,CH3C+H2 , CH3CH2C+H2
A 7 CH3C+H2 < CH3CH2C+H2< CH3CH2CH2C+H2<CH3CH2C+HCH3< (CH3 )3C +
Q 8 Write the IUPAC name of the following
CH3 CH CH CH2 CH3

CH3CH3
A 8 2,3Dimethylpentane
Q 9 Write the hybridized state of C atoms in the following
CH2 = CH - C Ξ N
A9 sp2sp2sp
CH2 = CH - C Ξ N
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Q 10 Give the IUPAC name of the following compound.

A 10 2,5Dimethylheptane
Two Marks Questions
Q 1 Draw the Structures of the following compounds.
A) Hex-3-enoic acid b) 2-chloro-2-methylbutan-1-ol
A 1 a) O

CH3-CH2-CH=CH-CH2-C-OH
b) Cl

CH3 - CH2 – C - CH2 – OH

CH3
Q 2 Explain Inductive effect with example.
A 2 Inductive Effect: The displacement of the electron along the chain of the carbon
atoms due to presence of an atom or group at the end of the chain.
δ+++ δ++ δ+
CH3→ C H2 → CH2 →Cl

Q 3 Explain why (CH3 )3C+ is more stable than CH3C+H2.

A 3 (CH3 )3C+ has nine alpha hydrogens and has nine hyperconjugation structures
while CH3C+H2has three alpha hydrogens and has three hyperconjugation structures,
therefore (CH3 )3C+ is more stable than CH3C+H2
Q 4 Give the number of Sigma and pi bonds in the following molecules
a) CH3NO2 b)HCONHCH3
A4 a) 6 Sigma and 1 pi bond
b) 8 Sigma and 1 pi bond
Q 5 Write the condensed and bond line formula of 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane.
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A5
CH3
CH3―C― CH2―CH― CH3
CH3 CH3
Q 6 How Sodium fusion extract is prepared ?
A 6 A small piece of dry Sodium metal is heated with a organic compound in a
fusion tube for 2 -3 minutes and the red hot tube is plunged in to distilled water
contained in a china dish. The contained of the china dish is boiled ,cooled and
filtered. The filtrate is known as Sodium fusion extract.
Q 7 Explain the principle of paper chromatography.
A 7 Paper chromatography is based on the difference in the rates at which the
components of a mixture are adsorbed. The material on which different components
are adsorbed is called Stationary phase which is generally made up of alumina, silica
jel or activated charcoal. The mixture to be separated is dissolved in a suitable
medium and it is called moving phase. The moving phase is run on the Stationary
phase , the different compounds are adsorbed on stationary phase at different rates.
Q 8 Why is an organic compound fused with Sodium for testing nitrogen,halogens
and sulphur ?
A 8 On fusing with sodium metal the elements presents in an organic compounds are
converted in to sodium salts which are water soluble which can be filtered and
detected by the respective tests.
Q 9 It is not advisable to use sulphuric acid in place of acetic acidfor acidification
while testing sulphur by lead acetate test. Give reason
A 9 Lead acetate on reacting with sulphuric acid will give a white ppt of lead
sulphatewhih interfere in the detection of sulphur.
(CH3COO )2Pb + H2SO4 PbSO4 + 2 CH3COOH
Q 10 Under what conditions can the process of steam distillation is used ?
A 10 Steam distillation is used to purify the liquids which are steam volatile and
water and the liquid are not miscible with each other.
Three Marks Questions
Q 1 In an estimation of sulphur by carius method 0.468 g of an organic compound
gave 0.668 g of barium sulphate. Find the percentage of sulphur in the compound.
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Mass of the barium sulphate = 0.668 g
% of sulphur = 32 X Mass of barium sulphate X 100
233 X Mass of the compound
= 32 x 0.668x100
233 x0.468
= 19.60 %
Q 2 Which bond is more polar in the following pairs of molecules.
a) H3C-H, H3C-Br b) H3C-NH2, H2C-OH c) H3C-OH, H3C-SH
A 2 a) C-Br because Br is more electronegative than H
b) C-O because O is more electronegative than N
c) C-O because O is more electronegative than S
Q 3 Define Isomerism.Explain position Isomerism and Functional Isomerism with
examples.
A 3 Two or more compounds having the same molecular formula but different
physical and chemical properties are called isomers and this phenomenon is called
isomerism.
Position Isomerism : Compounds which have the same structure of carbon chain but
differ in position of double or triple bonds or functional group are called position
isomers and this phenomenon is called Position Isomerism. e g
CH3-CH2-CH=CH2 CH3-CH = CH – CH3
Functional Isomerism :Compounds which have the same molecular formula but
different functional group are called functional isomers and this phenomenon is
called functional Isomerism. e g
CH3 – CH2 – OH CH3 – O – CH3
Q 4 write the IUPAC names of the following compounds.

O O
A.CH3 – CH2 –C – CH2 – C – CH3
B HC Ξ C – CH = CH – CH – CH2
C Cl CH2CH2CH2CH2Br
A4 A hexane 2,4dione
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 B hexa-1,3-dien-5-yne
C 1-bromo-4-chlorobutane
Q 5 Define Homologous series. Write the general formula of alkane, alkene and
alkynes.
A 5 Homologous Series : It is defined as group of similar organic compounds which
contains the similar functional groups and the two adjacent members of the series is
differ by a –CH2 group.
Alkanes CnH2n+2
Alkenes CnH2n
Alkynes CnH2n-2
Q 6 How many Sigma and pi bonds are present in the following molecules .
A HC Ξ CCH = CHCH3
B CH2 = C = CHCH3
A6 A Sigma bonds = 10 pi bonds = 3
B Sigma bonds = 9 pi bonds = 2
Q 7 Define functional groups. Write the general formula of Carboxylic acids acid
chlorides.
A 7 Functional Groups :It is an atom or group of atoms bonded together in a unique
manner which is usually the site of chemical reactivity in an organic molecule. e g
CH3OH
General formula of Carboxylic acids : C nH2n+1COOH
General formula of acid chlorides :RCOCl
Q 8 Write a shirt note on differential extraction.
A 8 When an organic compound is present in an aqueous medium it is separated by
shaking it with organic solvent in which it is more soluble than in water. The aqueous
solution is mixed with organic solvent in a separating funnel and shaken for
sometimes and then allowed to stand for some time .when organic solvent and water
form two separate layers the lower layer is run out by opening the tap of funnel and
organic layer is separated. the process is repeated several times and pure organic
compound is separated.
Q 9 How carbon and Hydrogen is detected in a organic compounds.
A 9 The Carbon and Hydrogen present in the Organic compound is detected by
heating the compound with Copper II oxide in a hard glass tube when carbon present
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in the compound is oxidized to CO2 which can be tested with lime Water and
Hydrogenis converted to water which can be tested with anhydrous copper sulphate
which turns blue.
C + CuO 2Cu + CO2
2 H +CuO Cu + H2O
CO2 +Ca (OH ) 2 CaCO3 + H2O
5H2O + CuSO4 CuSO4.5H2O
Q 10 Write a short note on Resonance effect .
Resonance Effect : The polarity produced in the molecule by the interaction of two pi
bonds or between a pi bond and lone pair of electron present on an adjacent atom.
There are two types of resonance effect:
1. Positive resonance effect: In this effect the transfer of electrons is away
from an atom or substituent group attached to the conjugated system.
The atoms or groups which shows +R effect are halogens,-OH , -OR,-
NH2
2. Negative resonance effect: In this effect the transfer of electrons is towards
the atom or substituent group attached to the conjugated system.
The atoms or groups which shows -R effect are –COOH , -CHO , -CN
Five Marks Questions
Q 1 Differentiate between the principle of estimation of nitrogen in an organic
compound by i) Dumas method ii) Kjeldahl’s method.
Ans: DUMAS METHOD: A known mass of organic compound is heated with
excess of CuO in an atmosphere of CO2, when nitrogen of the organic compound is
converted into N2 gas. The volume of N2 thus obtained is converted into STP and the
percentage of nitrogen determined by applying the equation:
Volume of Nitrogen at STP = P1V1 x 273
760 x T1
%N = 28 x vol of N2 at STP x 100
22400 x mass of the substance taken
KJELDAHL’S METHOD: A known mass of organic compound is heated with conc.
H2SO4 in presence of K2SO4 and little CuSO4 or Hg in a long necked flask called
Kjeldahl’s flask when nitrogen present in the organic compound is quantitatively
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NaOHsolution to liberate NH3 gas which is absorbed in a known excess of a standard
acid such as H2SO4 or HCl.
The vol of acid unused is found by titration against a standard alkali solution. From
the vol of the acid used, the percentage of nitrogen is determined by applying the
equation,
%N= 1.4 x Molarity of the acid x Basicity of the acid x Vol of the acid used
Mass of the substance taken
Q 2 A sample of 0.50g of organic compound was treated according to Kjeldahl’s
method. The ammonia evolved was absorbed in 50mL of 0.5M H2SO4. The residual
acid required 60mL of 0.5M solution of NaOH for neutralization. Find the
percentage composition of nitrogen in the compound.
Ans: the vol ofH2SO4 used.
Vol of acid taken=50mL of 0.5M H2SO4= 25mL of 1M H2SO4
Vol of alkali used for neutralization of excess acid= 60 mL of 0.5m NaOH=30mL of
1M NaOH
Now 1 mole of H2SO4 neutralizes 2 moles of NaOH
(i.e. H2SO4 + 2 NaOH Na2SO4 + 2H2O)
… 30 mL of 1M NaOH = 15mL of 1M H2SO4
% of nitrogen.
1 mole of H2SO4 neutralizes 2 moles of NH3 … 10mL of 1M H2SO4 = 20mL of 1M
NH3
But 1000mL of 1M NH3 contain N=14g.
20 ml of 1M NH3 will contain nitrogen = 14 x 20
1000
But this amount of nitrogen is present in 0.5 g of organic compound
.. . % of N = 14 x 20 x 100 = 56.0
1000 x 0.5
Q 3 You have a mixture of three liquids A, B , C. there is a large difference in the
boiling point of A and the rest two liquids. Boiling points of liquids B and C are
quite close. Liquid A boils at higher temperature than B and C and boiling point of B
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Ans Since the boiling point of liquid A is much higher than those of liquids B and C ,
therefore separate liquid A by simple distillation. Since boiling points of liquids B
and C are quite close but much lower than liquid A therefore mixture of B and C will
distil together leaving behind A. on further heating A will distil over.
Now place the mixture of liquids B and C in a flask fitted with fractionating column.
Since the b.p. of liquid B is lower than that of C , on fractional distillation first liquid
B will distil over and than liquid C.
HOTS QUESTIONS
Q 1 Explain hyperconjugation effect. How does hyperconjugationeffect explain the
stability of alkenes?
Ans The relative stability of various classes of carbonium ions may be explained by
the number of no-bond resonance structures that can be written for them. Such
structures are obtained by shifting the bonding electrons from an adjacent C-H bond
to the electron deficient carbon so the positive charge originally on carbon is
dispersed to the hydrogen. This manner of electron release by assuming no bond
character in the adjacent C-H bond is called Hyperconjugation. Greater the
hyperconjugation greater will be the stability of alkenes.

CH3 – CH = CH – CH3<CH3 – C = CH – CH3 <CH3 – C = C – CH3

CH3 CH3 CH3
Q 2In DNA and RNA nitrogen is present in the ring system. Can kjeldahl method be
used for the estimation of nitrogen present in these ?give reasons
AnsIn DNA and RNA nitrogen is present in hetrocyclicrings.Kjeldahl method can
not be used to estimate nitrogen present in the ring because cannot be completely
converted in to (NH4)2SO4 during digestion. Therefore Kjeldahl method can not be
used to estimate nitrogen present in DNA and RNA.
Q 3 1.216 g of an organic compound was Kjeldahlised and the ammonia evolved
was absorbed in 100 mL 1N H2SO4. The remaining acid solution was made
upto500ml by addition of water. 20ml of this dilute solution required 32mL of N/10
caustic soda solution for complete neutralization. Calculate the percentage of
nitrogen in the organic compound.
Ans 20 ml of dil. Unreacted H2SO4 = 32mL of N/10 NaOH sol.
500ml of dilunreacted H2SO4 = 32 x 500 mL of NNaOH =32 x 500 ml of 1 N NaOH
20 10 20 x 10
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But 80ml 1 N NaOH= 80ml 1 N NaOH So, acid left unused = 80ml 1 N H2SO4
Acid used =(100 – 80) = 20ml 1 N H2SO4
%N= 1.4 x Normality of the acid x Vol of the acid used
Mass of the substance taken
= 1.4 x 1 x 20 = 23.026
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