NEET2023ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
In Lassaigne's extract of organic compound both nitrogen and sulphur are present, which gives blood-red colour with Fe 3 + due to the formation of
Options
- AFe SCN 2 +
- BFe 4 Fe CN 6 3 . xH 2 O
- CNaSCN
- DFe CN 5 NOS 4 -
Correct answer
A. Fe SCN 2 +
Step-by-step solution
When the organic sample containing nitrogen and sulphur is strongly heated with sodium metal the ionic compound sodium thiocyanate is formed. Sodium thiocyanate gives blood-red colour with neutral FeCl 3 . Na   + N + C + S → NaSCN SCN -     +   Fe 3 + → Fe SCN 2 +