How does one detect the presence of a halogen in an organic compound using the Beilstein test?

      

How does one detect the presence of a halogen in an organic compound using
the Beilstein test?

  

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In the Beilstein test, the organic compound is coated on a clean copper wire and burnt on the
Bunsen flame. A green colouration indicates the presence of a halogen.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on March 15, 2019 at 13:40

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