Explain the reason for the fusion of an organic compound with metallic sodium for testing nitrogen, sulphur and halogens

Explain the reason for the fusion of an organic compound with metallic

1.	Explain the reason for the fusion of an organic compound with metallic sodium for testing nitrogen, sulphur and halogens
Answer» Solution :The ORGANIC compound is fused with sodium metal to convert these elements which are PRESENT in the covalent form to IONIC. So the ionic compoundformed like NaCN from N, `Na_(2)S` from S, and NaX from halogen.