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Schiffs reagent contains
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesCOMEDKCOMEDK 2019
Options:
  • A rochelle salt
  • B resorcinol
  • C rosaniline
  • D $\alpha$-naphthol
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The correct answer is: rosaniline
Schiff's reagent contains rosaniline $\left(\mathrm{C}_{19} \mathrm{H}_{18} \mathrm{~N}_{3} \mathrm{Cl}\right)$. It is used to check the presence of aldehyde in the given compound by giving purple or magenta colour.

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