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In Lassaigne's test, the organic compound is fused with a small piece of which metal?

Answer: Sodium.

  • A Magnesium
  • B Sodium
  • C Calcium
  • D Zinc

Correct answer: B. Sodium

Explanation: Sodium fusion converts covalently bound N, S and halogens into ionic species (NaCN, Na<sub>2</sub>S, NaX) that can then be detected in aqueous extract.

cis isomerClHClHsame side(Cl groups together)trans isomerClHHClopposite sides(Cl groups apart)

Geometric (cis-trans) isomers of 1,2-dichloroethene differ only in the relative arrangement of groups across the rigid C=C double bond.

Concept context

General Organic Chemistry covers the rules behind all organic reactions. Covers inductive effect, resonance, hyperconjugation, types of reactions (substitution, addition, elimination), and isomerism including optical and geometric forms.

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