General Organic Chemistry Question 20

Question 20 - 01 February - Shift 2

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Sulphanilic acid gives esterification test for carboxyl group.

Statement II : Sulphanilic acid gives red colour in Lassigne’s test for extra element detection.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

(4) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

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Answer: (4)

Solution:

Formula: Lassaigne’s Test

Sulphanilic acid $O$

Does not show esterification test.

Presence of both sulphur and nitrogen give red colour in Lassigne’s test.