Q.

Which of the following statements is incorrect about lassaigne's test?

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a

If nitrogen and sulphur are present along with halogen the extract should first boil with HNO3 for detection of halogen

b

If sodium fusion is carried out with excess of sodium both nitrogen and sulphur are  present in the lassaigne's extract, and it gives blood red colour

c

Covalent organic compounds are converted into ionic compounds in this test.

d

N, S and halogens (Except F2 ) are detected by the test. 

answer is C.

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With excess of Na, nitrogen and sulphur give their usual tests

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