Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAmines1 Mark
Question
Which compound does not give positive test in Lassaigne's test for nitrogen?
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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 $\ce{(H_2N − NH_2)}$ 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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