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JEE Main
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2012
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Chemistry
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Aldehydes and Ketones

JEE Main 2012 · Offline · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

Which of the following compounds can be detected by Molisch's test ?

Which of the following compounds can be detected by Molisch's test ?

Options

  1. ANitro compounds
  2. BSugars
  3. CAmines
  4. DPrimary alcohols

Correct answer

B. Sugars

Step-by-step solution

Molisch's Test : when a drop or two of alcoholic solution of α\alpha-naphthol is added to sugar solution and then conc. H2SO4\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4 is added along the sides of test tube, formation of violet ring takes place at the junction of two liquids.
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