Q17 / 180 · KCET 2025 · Chemistry
In the preparation of sodium fusion extract, the purpose of fusing organic compound with a piece of sodium metal is to
- AConvert the organic compound into vapour state
- Correct answerBConvert the elements of the compound from covalent form to ionic form
- CConvert the elements of the compound from ionic form to covalent form
- DDecrease the melting point of the compound
Solution
The purpose of sodium fusion extract is to convert the element in the organic compound into ionic compound so that the detection could become easier.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.