MCQ
The Lassiagne's extract is boiled with dil HNO3 before testing for halogens because,
  • A
    AgCN is soluble in $HNO _3$
  • B
    Silver halides are soluble in $HNO _3$
  • C
    $Ag _2 S$ is soluble $HNO _3$
  • $Na _2 S$ and NaCN are decomposed by $HNO _3$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$Na _2 S$ and NaCN are decomposed by $HNO _3$
(D)
If nitrogen or sulphur is also present in the compound, the sodium fusion extract is first boiled with concentrated nitric acid to decompose cyanide or sulphide of sodium during Lassaigne's test

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