Ninhydrin test is used in identification of

Question

Ninhydrin test is used in identification of (A) carbohydrates, (B) amino acids (C) ketoses (D) oils and fats

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All α-amino acids on treatment with ninhydrin (2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione) give purple colouration. This test is called ninhydrin test and is used for the detection of α-amino acids.

Q. Ninhydrin test is used in identification of

carbohydrates,

amino acids

ketoses

oils and fats

All $α$ -amino acids on treatment with ninhydrin (2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione) give purple colouration. This test is called ninhydrin test and is used for the detection of $α$ -amino acids.