Why is the extract in lassaignes test should be neutralised with acid?
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.Lassaigne’s test
This test is employed to detect the presence of nitrogen, sulphur, halogens, and phosphorous in an organic compound. These elements are present in the covalent form in an organic compound. These are converted into the ionic form by fusing the compound with sodium metal
This test is employed to detect the presence of nitrogen, sulphur, halogens, and phosphorous in an organic compound. These elements are present in the covalent form in an organic compound. These are converted into the ionic form by fusing the compound with sodium metal
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In Lassaigne's test for the detection of halogens, the sodium fusion extract is first boiled with concentrated nitric acid.
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