JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Principles Related to Practical Chemistry JEE Main

During the fusion of an organic compound with sodium metal, the nitrogen of the compound is converted into

(A)NaNO₂
(B)NaNH₂
(C)NaCNCorrect
(D)NaNC

Answer: (C)

Solution

Sodium fusion of a nitrogen-containing organic compound combines carbon and nitrogen (with sodium) to form sodium cyanide, NaCN.

Question ID VK-139243