Lassaigne's test used in qualitative analysis to detect :
Lassaigne's test used in qualitative analysis to detect :
Nitrogen, sulphur and halogens are tested in an organic compound by lassaigne's test.
The organic compound is fused with sodium metal as to convert these elements into ionisable inorganic substances.
Na + C + N → NaCN
2Na + S → Na? S
2Na + X? → 2NaX
The cyanide, sulphide or halide ions can be confirmed i
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