Question

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Sulphanilic acid gives esterification test for carboxyl group.
Statement II : Sulphanilic acid gives red colour in Lassigne's test for extra element detection.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
• D. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Does not show esterification test.
Presence of both sulphur and nitrogen give red colour in Lassigne’s test.