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ChemistryBiomoleculesCARBOHYDRATESMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Ketoses give Seliwanoff’s test faster than Aldoses.

Reason (R) : Ketoses undergo β-elimination followed by formation of furfural.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Seliwanoff 's test is a differentiating test for Ketose and aldose. This test relies on the principle that the keto hexose are more rapidly dehydrated to form 5-hydroxy methyl furfural when heated in acidic medium which on condensation with resorcinol, Cherry red or brown red coloured complex is formed rapidly indicating a positive test.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:BiomoleculesSubtopic:CARBOHYDRATES
2mℹ️ Source: QB

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