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KCET · Chemistry · General Organic Chemistry

In the preparation of sodium fusion extract, the purpose of fusing organic compound with a piece of sodium metal is to

  1. A Convert the organic compound into vapour state
  2. B Convert the elements of the compound from covalent form to ionic form
  3. C Convert the elements of the compound from ionic form to covalent form
  4. D Decrease the melting point of the compound
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(B) Convert the elements of the compound from covalent form to ionic form

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The purpose of sodium fusion extract is to convert the element in the organic compound into ionic compound so that the detection could become easier.