Basics of Organic Chemistry

Question

Lassaigne's test is used for detection of :

Accepted Answer

Option C. Lassaigne's test is a qualitative test in analytical chemistry used to detect the presence of certain elements, namely nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens in an organic compound. The test involves heating the organic compound with sodium metal to convert these elements to sodium salts, which can then react with specific reagents to yield visibly identifiable compounds.

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