In a Carius tube,an organic compound '$X$' is treated with sodium peroxide to form a mineral acid '$Y$'. The solution of $BaCl_2$ is added to '$Y$' to form a precipitate '$Z$'. '$Z$' is used for the quantitative estimation of an extra element. '$X$' could be:

  • A
    Cytosine
  • B
    Chloroxylenol
  • C
    $A$ nucleotide
  • D
    Methionine

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