Analytical Chemistry Question 183

Question: Copper wire test for halogens is known as

Options:

A) Duma’s Test

B) Beilstein’s Test

C) Liebig’s Test

D) Lassigne’s Test

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Beilstein’s test: Organic compounds containing halogens when heated over Cu wire loop give blue or green colour flame due to formation of volatile copper halides.