Which method is used to detect phosphorus in an organic compound by converting it to phosphate?
In the Carius method, phosphorus is oxidized with HNO₃ to form H₃PO₄, which is precipitated as ammonium phosphomolybdate. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Organic Chemistry - Basic Principles, Hydrocarbons and Reaction Mechanisms, Topic: Nomenclature, isomerism and reaction types.