In an organic compound, the presence of halogen is detected by

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In an organic compound, the presence of halogen is detected by (A) Iodoform test (B) Silver nitrate test (C) Beilstein’s test (D) Millon’s test

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Halogens are detected by Beilstein’s test. In this test, a copper wire is dipped in original solution and heated in a bunsen burner flame. Green colour is imparted to the flame, due to the formation of a volatile copper halide. This proves the presence of halogen.

Q. In an organic compound, the presence of halogen is detected by

Iodoform test

Silver nitrate test

Beilstein’s test

Millon’s test

Halogens are detected by Beilstein’s test. In this test, a copper wire is dipped in original solution and heated in a bunsen burner flame. Green colour is imparted to the flame, due to the formation of a volatile copper halide. This proves the presence of halogen.