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Ninhydrin test is used in identification of

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carbohydrates
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amino acids
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ketoses
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oil and fats
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Solution

The correct option is B amino acids
All α amino acids on treatment with ninhydrin (2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione) give purple colouration. The purple coloures complex is Ruhemann's purple. This test is called ninhydrin test and is used for the detection of α amino acids.

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