Analytical Chemistry Question 287

Question: Starch can be used as an indicator for the detection of traces of

[CPMT 1992]

Options:

A) Glucose in aqueous solution

B) Proteins in blood

C) Iodine in aqueous solution

D) Urea in blood

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Starch is colourless but $ \text{Starch }+\ \underset{\text{(violet)}}{\mathop{Iodine}}\to \ \underset{\text{(blue-black)}}{\mathop{\text{Starch Iodine}}} $