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The Lassaigne’s extract is boiled with dil HNO\(_3\) before testing for halogens because

Updated On: Nov 11, 2024
  • AgCN is soluble in HNO\(_3\)
  • Silver halides are soluble in HNO\(_3\)
  • Ag\(_2\)S is soluble in HNO\(_3\)
  • Na\(_2\)S and NaCN are decomposed by HNO\(_3\)
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The Correct Option is D

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If nitrogen or sulphur is also present in the compound, the sodium fusion extract is f irst boiled with concentrated nitric acid to decompose cyanide or sulphide of sodium during Lassaigne’s test.

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