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In Lassaigne's test, the elements (`N, S`, and `X`) present in the organic compound are converted from convalent form into the ionic form by fusing the compound with………….metal.

A

`Mg`

B

`Cu`

C

`Fe`

D

`Na`

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The correct Answer is:
D
In this way, sodium cyanide, sodium sulphide, and sodium halides are formed.
Organic compounds containing `N, S`, and halogens
`underset(Delta)overset(Na)rarr NaCN + Na_(2)S + NaX`
`(X = Cl, Br, I)`
`Na` metal is preffered because it is highly reactive and its compounds are readily soluble in water.
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