JEE Main & Advanced AIEEE Solved Paper-2012

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    Which of the following compounds can be detected by Molisch?s test :   AIEEE  Solved  Paper-2012

    A) Nitro compounds               

    B) Sugars

    C) Amines                   

    D) Primary alcohols

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                 Molisch?s Test: This is a general test for  carbohydrates. One or two drops of alcoholic solution of \[\alpha \]-naphthol is added to 2 ml glucose solution. 1 ml of conc. \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\] solution is added carefully along the sides of the test tube. The formation of a violet ring at the junction of two liquids confirms the presence of a carbohydrate or sugar.


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