In Lassaigne's test sodium metal is used because -

Question

In Lassaigne's test sodium metal is used because - (A) It is very reactive (B) Its melting point is low (C) Its compounds are soluble in water (D) All of the above

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Lassaigne extract is prepared to convert covalent compound to ionic by using reactive metal like sodium having low melting point.

Q. In Lassaigne's test sodium metal is used because -

It is very reactive

Its melting point is low

Its compounds are soluble in water

All of the above

Lassaigne extract is prepared to convert covalent compound to ionic by using reactive metal like sodium having low melting point.