KCET2025ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
In the preparation of sodium fusion extract, the purpose of fusing organic compound with a piece of sodium metal is to
Options
- AConvert the organic compound into vapour state
- BConvert the elements of the compound from covalent form to ionic form
- CConvert the elements of the compound from ionic form to covalent form
- DDecrease the melting point of the compound
Correct answer
B. Convert the elements of the compound from covalent form to ionic form
Step-by-step solution
The purpose of sodium fusion extract is to convert the element in the organic compound into ionic compound so that the detection could become easier.