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An organic compound 'A' is oxidized with `Na_(2)O_(2)` followed by boiling with `HNO_(3)`. The resultant solution is then treated with ammonium molybdate to yield a yellow precipitate. Based on above observation,the element present in the given compound is `:`

A

Fluorine

B

Sulphur

C

Nitrogen

D

Phosphorus

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D
`Na_2 O_2` oxidizes phosphorus to phosphate which with ammonium molybdate in acidic medium gives canary yellow precipitate of ammonium phosphomolybdate.
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