In Kjeldahl's method for estimation of nitrogen, acts as:

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In Kjeldahl's method for estimation of nitrogen,  acts as:

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Step 1: Understand Kjeldahl's Method

Kjeldahl's method estimates nitrogen in organic compounds. The compound is heated with conc. :

The digestion requires a catalyst to speed up the conversion. Three reagents are commonly used:
1.  — catalyst
2.  — raises the boiling point of  (speeds up digestion)
3.  or  — catalyst (but toxic)

Step 2: The Role of  Specifically

acts as a catalyst in Kjeldahl's digestion. It accelerates the oxidative breakdown of the organic compound by conc. , speeding up

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