How will you detect the presence of sulphur in an organic compound by oxidation test?

Solution

Oxidation test (for volatile compounds): The organic compound is fused with a mixture of potassium nitrate and sodium carbonate. Sulphur present gets oxidised to sodium sulphate.
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The fused mass is extracted with water and filtered. The filtrate is acidified with hydrochloric acid and then a solution of barium chloride is added. Formation of white precipitate indicates the presence of sulphur in the organic compound.
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