Seliwanoff's Test

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Questions and Answers

Which test is used to distinguish ketoses from aldoses in the qualitative analysis of carbohydrates?

  • Benedict's Test
  • Molisch's Test
  • Seliwanoff's Test (correct)
  • Fehling's Test

What is the color of the complex formed in Seliwanoff's Test when a ketose is present?

  • Deep cherry red (correct)
  • No color change
  • Brick-red
  • Faint pink

Which reagent is used in Benedict's Test to detect the presence of reducing sugars?

  • Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate (correct)
  • Resorcinol
  • Sodium citrate
  • Concentrated hydrochloric acid

What happens to the copper (II) ions in Benedict's Test when exposed to reducing sugars?

<p>They are reduced to Copper (I) ions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sugar is dehydrated more rapidly in Seliwanoff's Test?

<p>Ketose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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