NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Explain the reason for the fusion of an organic compound with metallic sodium for testing nitrogen, sulphur and halogens.
Options
- AThe fusion with metallic sodium is done to neutralize any acidic or basic impurities that may interfere with t
- BNitrogen, sulphur, and halogens are covalently bonded in organic compounds. For their detection, they have to
- CThe fusion with metallic sodium is carried out to oxidize nitrogen, sulphur, and halogens into their highest o
- DThe fusion with metallic sodium is performed to reduce the volatility of nitrogen, sulphur, and halogens prese
Correct answer
B. Nitrogen, sulphur, and halogens are covalently bonded in organic compounds. For their detection, they have to
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Nitrogen, sulphur, and halogens are covalently bonded in organic compounds. For their detection, they have to be first converted to ionic form. This is done by fusing the organic compound with sodium metal