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What is the purpose of Molisch's test?
To check for the presence of carbohydrates
Who is the botanist credited with the discovery of Molisch's test?
Hans Molisch
What is Molisch's reagent composed of?
Ethanol and α-naphthol
In Molisch's test, what confirms the presence of carbohydrates in the analyte?
Formation of a purple or purplish-red ring
What is added to the analyte + Molisch's reagent mixture before confirming the presence of carbohydrates?
Concentrated sulfuric acid
Learn about Molisch's test, a chemical test used to detect the presence of carbohydrates in a given analyte. This test involves the use of Molisch's reagent and concentrated sulphuric acid to produce a purple or purplish-red ring.
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