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Which of the following compounds can be detected by Molisch’s test ?

Option: 1

Nitro compounds


Option: 2

Sugars


Option: 3

Amines


Option: 4

Primary alcohols


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Molisch’s test is a sensitive chemical test for the presence of carbohydrates, based on the dehydration of carbohydrates by sulphuric acid to produce an aldehyde, which condenses with two molecules of phenol resulting in red or purple coloured compound.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (2)

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