Q58 / 180 · COMEDK 2018 · Chemistry

An organic compound which produces a bluish green coloured flame on heating in presence of copper is

Correct answer
A
chlorobenzene
B
benzaldehyde
C
aniline
D
benzoic acid

Solution

An organic compound which produces a bluish green flame, when heated in presence of copper is chlorobenzene. This is called Beilstein's test used to detect presence of halogen in an organic compound.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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