The Lassaigne's extract is boiled with conc. $HNO_3$ while testing for halogens. By doing so it

  • A
    decomposes $Na_2S$ and $NaCN$ formed
  • B
    helps in the precipitation of $AgCl$
  • C
    increases the solubility product of $AgCl$
  • D
    increases the concentration of $NO_3^-$ ions

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List-$I$ (Test/Reagents/Observation) List-$II$ (Species detected)
$(a)$ Lassaigne's Test $(i)$ Carbon
$(b)$ $Cu(II)$ oxide $(ii)$ Sulphur
$(c)$ Silver nitrate $(iii)$ $N, S, P,$ and halogen
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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$ Element detected List-$II$ Reagent used/Product formed
$A$. Nitrogen $I$. $Na_2[Fe(CN)_5NO]$
$B$. Sulphur $II$. $AgNO_3$
$C$. Phosphorus $III$. $Fe_4[Fe(CN)_6]_3$
$D$. Halogen $IV$. $(NH_4)_2MoO_4$

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