CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2006

  • question_answer
    Acrolein  test is positive for:

    A)  Polysaccharides

    B)  proten

    C)  oils and fats

    D)  reducing sugars

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    When fat is heated in presence of \[KHS{{O}_{4}}\] (dehydrating agent) the glycerol portion of the molecule is dehydrated and form unsaturated aldehyde \[C{{H}_{2}}=CH-CHO\] (acrolein), a bed smelling compound. It is the test for fat.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner