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}}} $