For testing halogens in an organic compound with $AgNO_{3}$ solution,sodium extract (Lassaigne's test) is acidified with dilute $HNO_{3}$. What will happen if a student acidifies the extract with dilute $H_{2}SO_{4}$ in place of dilute $HNO_{3}$?

  • A
    The test will be more sensitive.
  • B
    $Ag_{2}SO_{4}$ will precipitate,which may be mistaken for $AgCl$.
  • C
    The reaction will not occur at all.
  • D
    The solution will turn black.

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