Which of the following compounds can be detected by Molisch's Test?
A.
Nitro compounds
B.
Sugars
C.
Amines
D.
Primary alcohols
Answer :
Sugars
Solution :
Molisch's Test : This is a general test for carbohydrates. One or two drops of alcoholic solution of $$\alpha $$ - naphthol is added to $$2 ml$$ glucose solution. $$1 ml$$ of cone. $${H_2}S{O_4}$$ solution is added carefully along the sides of the test tube. The formation of a violet ring at the junction of two liquids confirms the presence ofa carbohydrate or sugar.
Releted MCQ Question on Organic Chemistry >> Biomolecules
Releted Question 1
The pair of compounds in which both the compounds give positive test with Tollen’s reagent is