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To determine which compound the Kjeldahl method cannot be used for, we need to understand the principles of the Kjeldahl method and the types of nitrogen-containing compounds it can analyze. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Kjeldahl Method**: - The Kjeldahl method is a widely used method for determining the nitrogen content in organic compounds. It involves the digestion of the sample with concentrated sulfuric acid, converting nitrogen into ammonium sulfate. 2. **Identifying the Types of Nitrogen**: - The method is effective for compounds that contain nitrogen in amine (–NH2) or amide (–CONH2) forms, as these can be converted to ammonium sulfate. - However, the Kjeldahl method cannot be used for certain types of nitrogen, particularly those that are part of functional groups that do not yield ammonium sulfate upon digestion. 3. **Nitrogen Groups that Inhibit the Kjeldahl Method**: - The method cannot be applied to compounds containing: - Nitro groups (–NO2) - Azo groups (–N=N–) - Nitrogen in aromatic rings (e.g., pyridine) 4. **Analyzing the Given Options**: - If we are given options such as aniline, nitrobenzene, cyanide (CN), and others, we need to identify which of these contains the problematic nitrogen groups. - **Example Analysis**: - **Aniline (C6H5NH2)**: Contains an amine group, Kjeldahl method can be used. - **Nitrobenzene (C6H5NO2)**: Contains a nitro group, Kjeldahl method cannot be used. - **Cyanide (CN)**: Can yield ammonium sulfate, Kjeldahl method can be used. - **Other Compounds**: Evaluate similarly. 5. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, the compound that contains a nitro group (like nitrobenzene) is the one for which the Kjeldahl method cannot be applied. ### Final Answer: The Kjeldahl method cannot be used for **Nitrobenzene**.

To determine which compound the Kjeldahl method cannot be used for, we need to understand the principles of the Kjeldahl method and the types of nitrogen-containing compounds it can analyze. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Kjeldahl Method**: - The Kjeldahl method is a widely used method for determining the nitrogen content in organic compounds. It involves the digestion of the sample with concentrated sulfuric acid, converting nitrogen into ammonium sulfate. 2. **Identifying the Types of Nitrogen**: ...
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