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Ninhydrin test is used in identification of:
 

Option: 1

Carbohydrates


Option: 2

Amino acids


Option: 3

Ketoses


Option: 4

Oils and fats


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All α− amino acids on treatment with ninhydrin (2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione) give purple colouration. The purple-coloured complex is Ruhemann's purple. This test is called ninhydrin test and is used for the detection of α− amino acids.

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