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Sodium cyanide (Na + C + N → NaCN) is used in Lassaignes test.

1. Sodium cyanide (Na + C + N → NaCN)
2. Sodium sulphide (Na + S → Na2S)
3. Sodium halide (Na + X2 → 2NaX)
4. None of the above

Correct answer: Sodium cyanide (Na + C + N → NaCN)

Solution

In Lassaigne's test, sodium reacts with carbon and nitrogen in the organic compound to form sodium cyanide (NaCN), which is used to detect nitrogen.

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