7 Questions
What is the purpose of Bial's test?
To differentiate between pentose and hexose monosaccharides
Which reagent is used in Seliwanoff's Test as a dehydrating agent?
6M HCl
In Bial's test, what color product is formed from the reaction of pentoses with orcinol and ferric chloride?
Bluish or green
What is the role of resorcinol in Seliwanoff's Test?
Condensation reagent
What is the product formed when aldohexoses react in Seliwanoff's Test?
Yellow to faint pink
How does Bial's reagent differentiate between pentoses and hexoses?
By creating a blue or green product for pentoses and a muddy-brown product for hexoses
What is the effect of adding more water to the tubes during Bial's Test?
Enhances the color intensity
Test your knowledge on qualitative tests for carbohydrates, which are essential sources of energy for living organisms. Learn about the structure, classification, and functions of carbohydrates, including simple sugars like D-glucose.
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