Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct option
Assertion: Starch gives blue colour in Iodine test.
Reason: Starch can hold $I_2$ molecules in its helical portion.

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Starch gives blue colour in Iodine test. The starch-$I_2$ is blue in colour because starch can hold $I_2$ molecules in the helical portion.