Q17 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

In the detection of nitrogen of an organic compound by Lassaigne's test, a prussian blue colour is obtained. This is due to the formation of which of the following complexes?

  • A
    Fe2Fe(CN)6
  • Correct answer
    B
    Fe4Fe(CN)63
  • C
    Fe3Fe(CN)64
  • D
    Na4Fe(CN)6

Solution

Detection of nitrogen is done with the help of Lassaigne's extract. It is boiled with iron sulphate and then acidified with concentrated with sulphuric acid. The appearance of a prussian blue colour confirms the presence of nitrogen.

1. Fe2+ + 6CN-→ FeCN64-2. F2+→Fe3+ + e- In the presence of concentrated H2SO43. FeCN64-+4Fe3+ → Fe4FeCN63                                    Prussian Blue

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

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