In the estimation of nitrogen by Kjeldahl's method,$2.8 \ g$ of an organic compound required $20 \ mmol$ of $H_2SO_4$ for the complete neutralisation of $NH_3$ gas evolved. The percentage of nitrogen in the sample is?........$\%$

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $30$

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