COMEDK2018Chemistrys Block Elements
During the fusion of an organic compound with sodium metal, nitrogen of the compound is converted into
Options
- ANaNO ₂
- BNaNH ₂
- CNaCN
- DNaNC
Correct answer
C. NaCN
Step-by-step solution
When a nitrogeneous organic compound is fused with sodium, the nitrogen present in the compound is converted into sodium cyanide. This reaction is also called Lassaigne's test.