Q.

In Lassaigne’s test, the reason behind the usage of sodium metal is

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a

Sodium melts easily and reacts with elements easily

b

Sodium salts are ionic and water soluble

c

Sodium forms covalent compounds with elements of organic compounds.

d

Sodium salts are slightly soluble in water

answer is B.

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As ionic reactions are instantaneous organic compounds being covalent coverts to ionic, hence Na metal is used in Lassaigne’s test for detecting organic compounds.

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