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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

  1. AConvert the organic compound into vapour state
  2. BConvert the elements of the compound from covalent form to ionic form
  3. CConvert the elements of the compound from ionic form to covalent form
  4. 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.

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