An alkaloid contains 17.28% of nitrogen and its molecular mass is 162. The number of nitrogen atoms present in on molecule of alkaloid is
A. five
B. four
C. three
D. two

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Correct Answer - D
Amount of nitrogen present in one mole of akaloid i.e., in 162 g `= (162xx17.28)/(100)`
`:.` No. of nitrogen atoms per molecule
`=(162xx17.28)/(100x24)=2`(approx.)

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