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COMEDK · Chemistry · 30. Biomolecules

In the Molisch reagent, the substance used is

  1. A \(\beta\)-naphthol in alcohol
  2. B \(\alpha\)-naphthol in alcohol
  3. C Resorcinal in alcohol
  4. D Resonance in water
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(B) \(\alpha\)-naphthol in alcohol

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In Molisch's reagent substance used is \(\alpha\)-napthol dissolved in ethanol. It gives positive test with carbohydrates, nucleic acids and glycoproteins by forming purple-coloured product.