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QJEEM22Chfc7c: JEE Main 2022 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM22Chfc7c Solution: During halogen test, sodium fusion extract is boiled with…
During halogen test, sodium fusion extract is boiled with concentrated HNO3 to
Multiple Choice Options
- A remove unreacted sodium
- B decompose cyanide or sulphide of sodium
- C extract halogen from organic compound
- D maintain the pH of extract.
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
During test for halogen, if nitrogen or sulphur is also present in the compound, then sodium fusion extract is first boiled with concentrated nitric acid to decompose cyanide or sulphide of sodium formed during Lassaigne's test.