In Carius tube, an organic compound 'X' is treated with sodium peroxide to form a mineral acid 'Y'. The solution of is added to 'Y' to form a precipitate 'Z'. 'Z' is used for the quantitative estimation of an extra element. 'X' could be:
- A
Chloroxyleneol
- B
Methionine
- C
A nucleotide
- D
Cytosine
