Question 1: Why do we need to add concentrated H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) or HCl (hydrochloric acid) during Molisch’s Test?

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Question 1: Why do we need to add concentrated H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) or HCl (hydrochloric acid)
during Molisch's Test?
Question 2: Why do trioses and tetroses give negative result for the Molisch's Test? Explain with
the help of necessary chemical structures or minimal reaction blocks.
Question 3: Why do some organic acids like citric acids, lactic acid, etc. give positive result for
Molisch's Test?
Question 4: Is Molisch's Test a specific test for detecting Carbohydrates? Discuss in brief with
other possible test for the detection of carbohydrates.
Question 5: Suppose, you are provided with samples of commercially available sugar-free
carbonated soft drinks. How would you perform the Molisch's Test to verify?
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1: Why do we need to add concentrated H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) or HCl (hydrochloric acid) during Molisch's Test? Question 2: Why do trioses and tetroses give negative result for the Molisch's Test? Explain with the help of necessary chemical structures or minimal reaction blocks. Question 3: Why do some organic acids like citric acids, lactic acid, etc. give positive result for Molisch's Test? Question 4: Is Molisch's Test a specific test for detecting Carbohydrates? Discuss in brief with other possible test for the detection of carbohydrates. Question 5: Suppose, you are provided with samples of commercially available sugar-free carbonated soft drinks. How would you perform the Molisch's Test to verify?
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