JEE Main2016ChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Observation of "Rhumann's purple" is a confirmatory test for the presence of:
Options
- AStarch
- BReducing sugar
- CProtein
- DCupric ion
Correct answer
C. Protein
Step-by-step solution
Observation of "Rhumann's purple" is a confirmatory test for the presence of proteins. Rhumann's purple is ninhydrin. When the proteins reacts with Rhumann's purple then violet precipitates are formed. This confirms the presence of proteins in the compounds. The reaction is given below.