When an unknown sample is added to the decolorized Schiff's reagent and an aldehyde is present, a magenta of purple color develops.
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A positive Schiff's test is recognized by a color change from colorless to pink or magenta in the presence of aldehydes, specifically ketoses like fructose. The test relies on the reaction between the aldehyde and the reagent, causing the formation of a colored product.
The iodoform test is a chemical test that can differentiate between ethanal and propanone. Ethanal will give a positive iodoform test result, forming a yellow precipitate of iodoform (CHI3) when treated with iodine in the presence of a base like NaOH. Propanone will not give a positive iodoform test result.
A positive test for phenols using ferric chloride is recognized by the formation of a colored complex. When phenols react with ferric chloride, a deep purple or blue color indicates the presence of phenols. This color change occurs due to the formation of an iron-phenol complex.
The DNA test result is positive.
A positive test result for glucose is typically indicated by a color change to green, orange, or red, depending on the specific test method used.
No, phenol does not give a positive biuret test. The biuret test is used to detect the presence of proteins, not phenol. Phenol is a type of organic compound that does not contain the peptide bonds that the biuret test reacts with.