In the Abell-Kendall method, the Liebermann-Burchard reagent reacts with cholesterol to produce a ______ complex, which is then measured spectrophotometrically.
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The question is asking about the Abell-Kendall method and the Liebermann-Burchard reagent's reaction with cholesterol. Specifically, it's asking what type of colored complex is formed during this reaction, which is then quantified using spectrophotometry.
Answer
The Liebermann-Burchard reagent reacts with cholesterol to produce a colored complex.
In the Abell-Kendall method, the Liebermann-Burchard reagent reacts with cholesterol to produce a colored complex, which is then measured spectrophotometrically.
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In the Abell-Kendall method, the Liebermann-Burchard reagent reacts with cholesterol to produce a colored complex, which is then measured spectrophotometrically.
More Information
The Liebermann-Burchard reaction is a chemical test used to detect the presence of cholesterol. It involves treating a sample with acetic anhydride and concentrated sulfuric acid, which results in a green colored solution if cholesterol is present.
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Sources
- Chem chapter 8 - Quizgecko - quizgecko.com
- Liebermann–Burchard test - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- [PDF] Instruction Manual Data Collection, Part 16 - CDC - .cdc.gov
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