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.
