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In Carius method, halogen containing organic compound is heated with fuming nitric acid in the presence of:

1. HNO3
2. AgNO3
3. CuSO4
4. BaSO4

Correct answer: AgNO3

Solution

In the Carius method, silver nitrate (AgNO3) is used to facilitate the conversion of halogenated organic compounds into their corresponding silver halides, allowing for the determination of halogen content through subsequent analysis.

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