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Published on: August 14, 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Sulphanilic acid gives esterification test for carboxyl group.
Statement II : Sulphanilic acid gives red colour in Lassaigne's test for extra element detection.
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Sulphanilic acid contains
and C which give NaSCN in Lassaigne's extract.
NaSCN gives blood red colouration with
because of the formation of complex
. Sulphanilic acid does not contain - COOH group hence, it does not give test for carboxylic acid.

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