An organic compound after fusion with sodium gives a white precipitate when concentrated nitric acid and then silver nitrate solution are added to the filtrate. The compound is likely to be
Correct answer: D. CH3CH2CH2Br
- A. CH3CH2CHO
- B. CH3CH2CH2OH
- C. CH3CH2COOH
- D. CH3CH2CH2Br
Explanation
This is called Lalaigne's test, which is done for the detection of halogens. While all the other options given do not have halogens.
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