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Q. Dumas method involves the determination o f nitrogen content in the organic compound in the form of

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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Dumas' method involves the determination of nitrogen content in the organic compound in the form of nitrogen $\left( N _{2}\right)$. Organic compound is oxidized with cupric oxide in an atmosphere of carbon dioxide which gives free nitrogen along-with carbon dioxide and water.