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What is molisch test.....

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Molisch test , a test used for determining carbohydrate. It is based on DEHYDRATION of carbohydrate by sulfuric acid to PRODUCE an aldehyde.

Pentoses are dehydrated to furfural while hexoses to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. These aldehydes will then condense with TWO molecules of phenol resulting in purple COLOURED compound.



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