Acrolein test is positive for:
Acrolein test is positive for:
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Acrolein test is used for detecting the presence of glycerol or fat. In the presence of a dehydrating agent, when fat is treated strongly, like potassium bisulphate (KHSO4), the glycerol portion of the molecule is dehydrated to form an unsaturated aldehyde, acrolein that has a pungent irritating odor.
- polysaccharides
- proteins
- oils and fats
- reducing sugars
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Acrolein test is positive for oils and fats.
When fat is heated in the presence of \(KHSO _{4}\) (dehydrating agent) the glycerol portion of the molecule is dehydrated and forms an unsaturated aldehyde \(CH _{2}= CH - CHO\) (acrolein), a bed-smelling compound. Such pungent irritating odor or smell of acrolein confirms the presence of fat or oil. It is the test for fat.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
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