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Published on: August 14, 2026
An organic compound contains 
and Cl. For the detection of chlorine, the sodium
extract of the compound is first heated with a few drops of concentrated 
and then 
is added to get a white precipitate of AgCl. The digestion with 
before the addition of 
is to
A
Prevent the formation of 
B
Create a common ion effect
C
Convert 
and 
to volatite HCN and 
, or else they will interfere with the test forming precipitate of AgCN or 
and to volatite HCN and , or else they will interfere with the test forming precipitate of AgCN or D
Prevent the hydrolysis of NaCN and 
.
.
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