The Lassaigne's extract is boiled with conc. HNO_(3) while testing for halogens. By doing so it

The Lassaigne's extract is boiled with conc. HNO_(3) while testing for

1.	The Lassaigne's extract is boiled with conc. HNO_(3) while testing for halogens. By doing so it
Answer» decomposes `Na_(2)S` and NACN, if formed helps in the precipitation of AgCl increases the SOLUBILITY PRODUCT of AgCl increases the CONCENTRATION of `NO_(3)^(-)` ions Solution :Conc. `HNO_(3)` decomposes `Na_(2)S` and NaCN, if formed.