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Starch is made by photosynthesis in the leaves of plants. It is found in rice, potatoes, and many vegetables sources. It can be detected with a drop of iodine. In the presence of starch, iodine:

A

vapourises

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turns blue

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decolourises

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turns into a black solid

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Solution

The correct option is B turns blue
(B) Turns blue
When starch is mixed with iodine in water, an intensely blue colored starch/iodine complex is formed.

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