NEET Chemistry · Hard

Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques: Qualitative analysis MCQ

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Qualitative analysisHardQuestion 32019

Question

The Lassaigne test is used in organic chemistry to detect:

  1. A
    heteroatoms like N, S, and halogens
    Correct
  2. B
    carbon only
  3. C
    hydrogen only
  4. D
    boiling point

Correct answer

heteroatoms like N, S, and halogens

Explanation

Sodium fusion converts them into ionic forms for testing.