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.