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

Answer

Correct option: D.
$\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{~S}$ and $\mathrm{NaCN}$ are decomposed by $\mathrm{HNO}_3$
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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