2019 · Q53
Which one of the following elements cannot be detected by "Lassaigne's test"?
General KnowledgeChemistry
- AI
- BCl
- CS
- DF
Explanation
Lassaigne's test (sodium fusion test) detects nitrogen, sulphur and the halogens chlorine, bromine and iodine in an organic compound. Fluorine cannot be detected by this test because no characteristic precipitate or colour reaction is obtained for fluoride under the test conditions. Hence option D is correct.