The formula of the purple colour formed in Laissaigne's test for sulphur using sodium nitroprusside is

The formula of the purple colour formed in Laissaigne's test for sulphur using sodium nitroprusside is

  1. Na4FeCN5NOS
  2. NaFeFeCN6
  3. NaCrNH32NCS4
  4. Na2FeCN5NO

Solution

Na2SLassaigne's extract+Na2Fe(CN)5NONa4Fe(CN)5NOSPurple colour

On treating sodium fusion extract with sodium nitroprusside, appearance of a violet colour further indicates the presence of sulphur.

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