JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

The Lassiagne's extract is boiled with dil before testing for halogens because,

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Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. A is soluble in
  2. BSilver halides are soluble in
  3. C is soluble in
  4. D and are decomposed by

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) If nitrogen or sulphur is also present in the compound, the sodium fusion extract is first boiled with concentrated nitric acid to decompose cyanide or sulphide of sodium during Lassaigne's test

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