COMEDK · Chemistry · 30. Biomolecules
In the Molisch reagent, the substance used is
- A \(\beta\)-naphthol in alcohol
- B \(\alpha\)-naphthol in alcohol
- C Resorcinal in alcohol
- D Resonance in water
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Correct Answer
(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.
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