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Physiology All India exam b04ff8ac

The specific test for ketohexoses

A
Selivanoff's test
B
Osazone test
C
Molisch test
D
None of these
High-Yield Explanation
Selivanoff's test: this is a specific test for ketohexoses. Concentrated hydrochloric acid dehydrates ketohexoses to form furfural derivatives which condense with resorcinol to give a cherry red complex.

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