$A$ sample of $0.50 \, g$ of an organic compound was treated according to Kjeldahl's method. The ammonia evolved was absorbed in $50 \, mL$ of $0.5 \, M \, H_{2}SO_{4}$. The residual acid required $60 \, mL$ of $0.5 \, M \, NaOH$ solution for neutralisation. Find the percentage composition of nitrogen in the compound. (in $\%$)

  • A
    $56$
  • B
    $28$
  • C
    $14$
  • D
    $42$

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