In the Molisch reagent the substance used is:

β

naphthol in alchol

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α

naphthol in alchol

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The correct option is C $α$ naphthol in alchol
Molisch's reagent: $α$ -naphthol dissolved in ethanol. It is used in a chemical test for the presence of carbohydrates, based on the dehydration of the carbohydrate to aldehyde by action of acid.

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