The copper wire test for halogens is known as:

  • A
    Duma's Test
  • B
    Beilstein's Test
  • C
    Liebig's Test
  • D
    Lassaigne's Test

Explore More

Similar Questions

Match the organic compounds in column $I$ with the Lassaigne's test results in column $II$ appropriately.
Column $I$ Column $II$
$A$. Aniline $i$. Red colour with $FeCl_3$
$B$. Benzene sulfonic acid $ii$. Violet colour with sodium nitroprusside
$C$. Thiourea $iii$. Blue colour with hot and acidic solution of $FeSO_4$

Which of the following compounds will give a positive Lassaigne's test for both nitrogen and halogen?

Match the compounds in List-$I$ with the observations in List-$II$,and choose the correct option.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$I$. Aniline $P$. Sodium fusion extract of the compound on boiling with $FeSO_4$,followed by acidification with conc. $H_2SO_4$,gives Prussian blue color.
$II$. $o$-Cresol $Q$. Sodium fusion extract of the compound on treatment with sodium nitroprusside gives blood red color.
$III$. Cysteine $R$. Addition of the compound to a saturated solution of $NaHCO_3$ results in effervescence.
$IV$. Caprolactam $S$. The compound reacts with bromine water to give a white precipitate.
$T$. Treating the compound with neutral $FeCl_3$ solution produces violet color.

Give the chemical reaction for the detection of nitrogen in an organic compound using the Lassaigne's test.

Why is nitric acid $(HNO_3)$ added to sodium extract before adding silver nitrate $(AgNO_3)$ for testing halogens?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo