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Sodium fusion extract of an organic compound gives a blood red colouration with few drops of FeCl 3 solution. This indicates the presence of
Options
- ANitrogen in the organic compound
- BSulphur in the organic compound
- CNitrogen and sulphur in the organic compound
- DSulphur and chlorine in the organic compound
Correct answer
C. Nitrogen and sulphur in the organic compound
Step-by-step solution
The presence of both nitrogen and sulphur in the lassaigne's test in an organic compound shows a blood red colouration with F e C l 3 solution. This is due to the formation of NaCNS in the sodium fusion extract.