Question

Explain the reason for the fusion of an organic compound with metallic sodium

Answer 1

Answer:

The organic compound is fused with sodium metal to convert N, S, halogens present in the organic compound to their corresponding sodium salts (NaCN, Na2S, NaX) which are water soluble. ... The elements present in the compound are converted from the covalent form into the ionic form by fusing the compound with sodium metal.