JEE Main 2023ChemistryBiomoleculesMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2023Biomolecules Question with Solution

JEE Main 2023 (01 Feb Shift 1)

Question

Match List I and List II

List I List II
Test Functional group /
Class of Compound
(A) Molisch's Test (I)Peptide
(B) Biuret Test (II)Carbohydrate
(C) Carbylamine Test (III) Primary amine
(D) Schiff's Test (IV) Aldehyde

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Correct answer
C (A) - II, (B) - I, (C) - III, (D) - IV

Step-by-step explanation

Molisch’s test is a chemical test which is used to check for the presence of carbohydrates in a given analyte. It also gives positive test for peptides as they undergo hydrolysis to give saccharides. Carbylamine test is given by primary amine.  If a primary amine is present, the isocyanide (carbylamine) is formed which is a foul smelling substance. A purple or magenta coloured adduct gives positive Schiff's test for aldehydes.
List I List II
Test Functional group /
Class of Compound
(A) Molisch's Test (I)Carbohydrate
(B) Molisch's Test (II) Peptide
(C) Carbylamine Test (III) Primary amine
(D) Schiff s Test (IV) Aldehyde

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