COMEDK2018ChemistryBiomolecules
Acrolein test is positive for
Options
- Apolysaccharides
- Bproteins
- Coils and fats
- Dreducing sugars
Correct answer
C. oils and fats
Step-by-step solution
Acrolein test is positive for oils and fats when fat is heated in presence of KHSO ₄ , the glycerol portion of molecule is dehydrated and form unsaturated aldehyde. CH ₂= CH - CHO (acrolein) a bad smelling compound.