Beillstein test is used for________?
Correct answer: A. Cl
- A. Cl
- B. N2
- C. CO2
- D. CO
Explanation
The Beilstein test detects halogens in an organic compound by producing a volatile copper halide that gives a coloured flame. Chlorine is a halogen, so it can give a positive result. The likely distractor is N2, option b, because nitrogen is also tested in organic analysis, but not by the Beilstein flame test.
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