Analytical Chemistry Question 175
Question: In Lassaigne’s test, the organic compound is fused with a piece of sodium metal in order to
Options:
A) increase the ionisation of the compound.
B) decrease the melting point of the compound.
C) increase the reactivity of the compound.
D) convert the covalent compound into a mixture of ionic compounds.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] To convert covalent compounds into ionic compounds such as $ NaCN,Na_2S,NaX, $ etc.