In Lassaigne's test for the detection of halogens,the sodium fusion extract is first boiled with concentrated nitric acid. This is

  • A
    to remove silver halides
  • B
    to decompose $Na_2S$ and $NaCN$,if present
  • C
    to dissolve $Ag_2S$
  • D
    to dissolve $AgCN$,if formed

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