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A black precipitate is obtained in the Lassaigne's test for the detection of sulphur.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Lassaigne's Test**: - Lassaigne's test is a qualitative analysis method used to detect the presence of certain elements, including nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens, in organic compounds. 2. **Fusing Sodium with the Organic Compound**: - In this test, sodium metal is fused with the organic compound. This process converts the sulfur present in the organic compound into sodium sulfide (Na2S). - The reaction can be represented as: ...
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