Nitrogen present in the flue gas is determined in the Orsat apparatus by absorbing it in_____________________?

Correct answer: D. None of these

  • A. KOH
  • B. Ammoniacal cuprous chloride
  • C. Pyrogallol solution
  • D. None of these

Explanation

An Orsat apparatus absorbs carbon dioxide with KOH, oxygen with alkaline pyrogallol, and carbon monoxide with ammoniacal cuprous chloride. Nitrogen is not absorbed; it is obtained by difference, so none of the listed absorbents is correct.

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