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Sodium fusion extract of an organic compound gives a blood red colouration with few drops of `FeCl_(3)` solution. This indicates the presence of

A

nitrogen

B

sulphur

C

both nitrogen and sulphur

D

both sulphur and chlorine

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C
The presence of both nitrogen and sulphur in the Lassaigne.s test in an organic compound shows a blood red colouration with `FeCl_3` solution. This is due to the formation of NaCNS in the sodium fusion extract.
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