NEET2025Chemistry
Q.
Which one of the following reactions does NOT belong to "Lassaigne's test"?
- A
Na + C + N NaCN
- B
2Na + S NaS
- C
Na + X NaX
- 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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