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In Carius method, halogen containing organic compound is heated with fuming nitric acid in the presence of :

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In the Carius method for halogens, silver nitrate is added so that the halogen is precipitated as AgX.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{HNO_3}\)
  • \(\mathrm{AgNO_3}\)
  • \(\mathrm{CuSO_4}\)
  • \(\mathrm{BaSO_4}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Carius method for halogens: a known mass of the organic compound is heated with fuming \(\mathrm{HNO_3}\) in the presence of \(\mathrm{AgNO_3}\) in a sealed Carius tube.
The halogen is converted into the silver halide AgX, which is filtered, washed, dried and weighed; the percentage of halogen is calculated from its mass.
\(\mathrm{BaSO_4}\) is the weighed form in sulphur estimation and \(\mathrm{CuSO_4}\) is not used here.
Answer: (2) \(\mathrm{AgNO_3}\)
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