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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

In the detection of nitrogen of an organic compound by Lassaigne's test, a prussian blue colour is obtained. This is due to the formation of which of the following complexes?

  1. A Fe2Fe(CN)6
  2. B Fe4Fe(CN)63
  3. C Fe3Fe(CN)64
  4. D Na4Fe(CN)6
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(B) Fe4Fe(CN)63

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Detection of nitrogen is done with the help of Lassaigne's extract. It is boiled with iron sulphate and then acidified with concentrated with sulphuric acid. The appearance of a prussian blue colour confirms the presence of nitrogen.…
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