Which of the following nitrogen containing compound does not give Lassaigne’s test [2024]
Glycine
Hydrazine
Phenyl hydrazine
Urea
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In Lassaigne's test for nitrogen, NaCN is formed in sodium fusion extract, which is then tested further. Hydrazine (NH2-NH2) does not contain carbon hence NaCN cannot be formed in sodium fusion extract. So hydrazine does not give Lassaigne 's test for nitrogen.