Blood-red colour in the detection of both N and S in Lassaigne's extract is due to the formation of__________.
A
Fe(CNS)2
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B
Fe(CNS)3
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C
K4[Fe(CN)6]
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D
K3[Fe(CN)6]
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Solution
The correct option is AFe(CNS)3 If both nitrogen and sulphur are present in an organic compound, sodium fusion will convert it into sodium thiocyanate which then react with Fe3+ to form blood colour complex [Fe(SCN)3]