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Which one of the following reactions does NOT belong to “Lassaigne’s test”?

Options

A

2 Na + S Na 2 S

B

Na + X Na X


C

2 CuO + C 2 Cu + CO 2

D

Na + C + N Na CN

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Correct Answer :

Option C

2 CuO + C 2 Cu + CO 2

2CuO + C → 2Cu + CO2

Solution :

The correct option is:
2 CuO + C 2 Cu + CO 2

Step-by-Step Explanation:
Lassaigne's test (also known as the sodium fusion test) is a qualitative analysis method used to detect the presence of nitrogen (N), sulfur (S), and halogens (X = Cl, Br, I) in an organic compound.

During the test, the organic compound is fused with metallic sodium. This converts the covalently bonded elements (N, S, X) into water-soluble ionic sodium salts:
1. For Nitrogen: Sodium reacts with carbon and nitrogen from the organic compound to form sodium cyanide:
Na + C + N Na CN
2. For Sulfur: Sodium reacts with sulfur from the organic compound to form sodium sulfide:
2 Na + S Na 2 S
3. For Halogens: Sodium reacts with halogens (represented by X) to form sodium halides:
Na + X Na X

The reaction:
2 CuO + C 2 Cu + CO 2
represents the copper oxide test, which is used for the detection of carbon (and hydrogen) in an organic compound by oxidizing carbon to carbon dioxide. This reaction is not a part of Lassaigne's test.

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