Which of the following is 'a' FALSE statement?

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Step 1: Identify which statement is FALSE

(a) "Carius method is used for the estimation of nitrogen in an organic compound."

❌ FALSE — The Carius method is used for the estimation of halogens and sulphur, NOT nitrogen. For nitrogen, the methods used are Dumas' method and Kjeldahl's method. Statement (a) is the false statement.

(b) "Carius tube is used in the estimation of sulphur in an organic compound."

✅ TRUE — The Carius method uses a thick-walled, sealed glass tube called a Carius tube.

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