A solution of potassium hydroxide is used to absorb carbon evolved during the estimation of carbon in an organic compound. Explain.

A solution of potassium hydroxide is used to absorb carbon evolved dur

1.	A solution of potassium hydroxide is used to absorb carbon evolved during the estimation of carbon in an organic compound. Explain.
Answer» Solution :Carbon dioxide REACTS with `KOH` present in the solution to form SOLUBLE POTASSIUM carbonate and can be ESTIMATED. ltbr. `2KOH+CO_(2) rarr K_(2)CO_(3) +H_(2)O`