Carbohydrate Detection Quiz
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What is the purpose of Molisch’s Test?

  • To detect carbohydrates (correct)
  • To identify the specific type of carbohydrates
  • To measure the concentration of carbohydrates
  • To determine the reducing ability of carbohydrates
  • What is the phenolic substance used in the preparation of Molisch’s Test Reagent?

  • Resorcinol
  • Phenolphthalein
  • $\alpha$-naphthol (correct)
  • Catechol
  • Which derivative is formed from hexa-saccharides in color reactions?

  • Chromogen
  • 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (correct)
  • Furfural
  • Pentose
  • What is the core substance of the reaction reagent in colorimetric tests for carbohydrates?

    <p>Chromogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of test for carbohydrates depends on the reductive ability of the carbonyl group?

    <p>Tests based on the reductive ability of the carbonyl group (aldehyde or ketone)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Carbohydrate Tests

    • Molisch's Test is used to detect the presence of carbohydrates.
    • The phenolic substance used in the preparation of Molisch's Test Reagent is α-naphthol.
    • In color reactions, hexa-saccharides form a hexa-aceyl derivative.
    • The core substance of the reaction reagent in colorimetric tests for carbohydrates is α-naphthol.
    • The type of test for carbohydrates that depends on the reductive ability of the carbonyl group is Benedict's Test.

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    Test your knowledge of carbohydrate detection with this quiz! Explore color reactions, furfural derivatives, and hydroxymethylfurfural in carbohydrate testing.

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