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In the Molisch reagent, the substance used is
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Options:
  • A $\beta$-naphthol in alcohol
  • B $\alpha$-naphthol in alcohol
  • C Resorcinal in alcohol
  • D Resonance in water
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The correct answer is: $\alpha$-naphthol in alcohol
In Molisch's reagent substance used is $\alpha$-napthol dissolved in ethanol. It gives positive test with carbohydrates, nucleic acids and glycoproteins by forming purple-coloured product.

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