$29.5 \, mg$ of an organic compound containing nitrogen was digested according to Kjeldahl's method and the evolved ammonia was absorbed in $20 \, mL$ of $0.1 \, M \, HCl$ solution. The excess acid required $15 \, mL$ of $0.1 \, M \, NaOH$ solution for complete neutralization. What is the percentage of nitrogen in the compound?

  • A
    $29.5$
  • B
    $59$
  • C
    $47.4$
  • D
    $23.7$

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