NEET2023Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2023 Chemistry Detection of Elements MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In Lassaigne's extract of an organic compound, both nitrogen and sulphur are present, which gives blood red colour with Fe³⁺ due to the formation of -

A

NaSCN

B

[Fe(CN)₅NOS]⁴⁻

C

[Fe(SCN)]²⁺

D

Fe₄[Fe(CN)₆]₃ · xH₂O

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The blood red color is due to the formation of [Fe(SCN)]2+ complex when thiocyanate ions react with Fe3+ ions.

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