The Lassaigne’s extract is boiled with dilute HNO₃ before testing… | JEE Main 2024 Chemistry PYQ | Jeeify

Log in Start free trial

MCQEasyJEE Main 2024 · 30 January, Shift 1Detection of Elements in Organics

The Lassaigne’s extract is boiled with dilute $\text{HNO}_3$ before testing for halogens because:

A
AgCN is soluble in $\text{HNO}_3$
B
Silver halides are soluble in $\text{HNO}_3$
C
$\text{Ag}_2\text{S}$ is soluble in $\text{HNO}_3$
D
$\text{Na}_2\text{S}$ and NaCN are decomposed by $\text{HNO}_3$

Answer & step-by-step solution

Sign in to reveal the correct answer, the full step-by-step solution, and the common mistakes for this question.

Sign in to see the solution

Practice more Detection of Elements in Organics questions

Get unlimited AI-adaptive practice, mastery tracking, and an AI tutor that explains every step - free to start.

Start free trial More on Detection of Elements in Organics

Related questions