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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Ninhydrin test is given by
Options
A Carbohydrates
B Proteins
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C Alkanes
D Alkenes
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The ninhydrin test is given by proteins (and amino acids). Ninhydrin reacts with α-amino acids to give a purple color (Ruhemann's purple).

Hint

Which biomolecule gives the ninhydrin test?

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