Question
Which compound does not give positive test in Lassaigne's test for nitrogen?

Answer

In Lassaigne's test, the organic compound is fused with sodium.
Carbon and nitrogen present in the organic compound gives sodium cyanide $\ce{(NaCN)}$.
This is further used in the test for nitrogen.
Hydrazine $\ce{(H_2​N − NH_2​)}$ do not contain carbon. It cannot form $\ce{NaCN}$ on fusion with sodium.
Hence, hydrazine cannot give Lassaigne's test for nitrogen.

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