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Question

In Lassaigne's test, the organic compound is fused with a piece of sodium metal in order to

A

increase the ionisation of the compound

B

decrease the melting point of the compound

C

increase the reactivity of the compound

D

convert the covalent compound into a mixture of ionic compounds

Answer

convert the covalent compound into a mixture of ionic compounds

Explanation

Solution

To convert covalent compounds into ionic compounds such as $NaCN, Na_2S, NaX$ etc