Q. The presence of carbon in an organic compound is detected by heating it with
A) Sodium metal to convert it into $NaCN$
B) $CaO$ to convert it into $CO$ which burns with a blue flame
C) $CuO$ to convert it into $CO_{2}$ which turns lime water milky
D) $Cu$ wire to give a bluish green flame
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: $CuO$ to convert it into $CO_{2}$ which turns lime water milky.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.