Statement-1: Carbon and hydrogen are detected by heating the compound with copper (II) oxide.
Statement-2: Carbon and hydrogen present in the compound are oxidized to carbon dioxide and water respectively.

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Statement-2 is correct, Statement-1 is incorrect.

Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are correct , Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of Statement-1.

Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are correct , Statement-2 is the correct explanation of Statement-1.

Statement-1 is correct, Statement-2 is incorrect.

answer is A.

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When, compound containing C and H is heated with copper (II) oxide, the C and H gets oxidized into CO₂ and H₂O respectively. CO₂ turns lime water milky, while water turns only copper sulphate blue. From the mass of CO₂ and H₂O obtained, C and H are detected.

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