During the halogen test,the sodium fusion extract is boiled with concentrated $HNO_3$ to ... .

  • A
    remove unreacted sodium
  • B
    decompose cyanide or sulphide of sodium
  • C
    extract halogen from organic compound
  • D
    maintain the $pH$ of the extract

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