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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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