NEET 2026 ALL Q #1974
COMPETENCY BASED
APPLY
4 Marks 2026 NTA-RE-NEET-2026 MCQ SINGLE
The amino acid that gives a red-blood colour on treating its sodium fusion extract with sodium nitroprusside is
(A) serine
(B) leucine
(C) threonine
(D) methionine
Correct Answer: D

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Step 1: Understanding the Lassaigne's Test

The sodium fusion extract (Lassaigne's extract) is used to detect elements like nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens in organic compounds. When an organic compound containing both nitrogen and sulfur is fused with sodium, it forms sodium thiocyanate ($NaSCN$).

Step 2: Reaction with Sodium Nitroprusside

When sodium thiocyanate reacts with sodium nitroprusside ($Na_2[Fe(CN)_5NO]$), it produces a blood-red coloration due to the formation of ferric thiocyanate complex ($Fe(SCN)_3$ or related species). This test is specific for the presence of both sulfur and nitrogen in the organic molecule.

Step 3: Analyzing the Amino Acids

We must identify which of the given amino acids contains both sulfur and nitrogen:

  • Serine: $C_3H_7NO_3$ (Contains N, but no S)
  • Leucine: $C_6H_{13}NO_2$ (Contains N, but no S)
  • Threonine: $C_4H_9NO_3$ (Contains N, but no S)
  • Methionine: $C_5H_{11}NO_2S$ (Contains both N and S)

Step 4: Conclusion

Since methionine is the only sulfur-containing amino acid among the options, it will yield the blood-red color upon treatment with sodium nitroprusside after sodium fusion.

Final Answer: methionine

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because the student must apply the theoretical knowledge of qualitative elemental analysis (Lassaigne's test) to the structural chemistry of specific amino acids.
Knowledge Dimension: FACTUAL
Justification: The question relies on the recall of specific chemical tests and the structural composition of amino acids, which are foundational facts in organic chemistry.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of NEET, this is classified as COMPETENCY. It tests the integration of analytical chemistry techniques with biomolecular structures, a common pattern in competitive entrance exams.

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