Ben was doing an experiment and added a solution to food containing starch and saw a blue-black colouration. What solution do you think he added?
A
Iodine solution
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B
Copper sulphate solution
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C
Salt solution
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D
Lime water
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Solution
The correct option is A Iodine solution Dilute iodine solution is used to test the presence of starch in a food item. When iodine is added to a solution or directly on to a food item such as potato, bread, rice, etc., the food item turns blue-black, indicating the presence of starch.