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Q.

Which one of the following reactions does NOT belong to "Lassaigne's test"?

  1. A

    Na + C + N NaCN

  2. B

    2Na + S NaS

  3. C

    Na + X NaX

  4. D

    2CuO + C 2Cu + CO

Solution

Lassaigne's sodium-fusion test detects nitrogen, halogens, sulphur and phosphorus in organic compounds by fusing them with sodium metal.

(1) Forms NaCN — used to detect nitrogen via Prussian blue test. ✓ part of Lassaigne.

(2) Forms NaS — used to detect sulphur via lead acetate/sodium nitroprusside. ✓ part of Lassaigne.

(3) Forms NaX — used to detect halogens via silver halide test. ✓ part of Lassaigne.

(4) 2CuO + C 2Cu + CO is the reaction used to detect carbon (combustion test, not Lassaigne).

Option (4) does not belong to Lassaigne's test.

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