The confirmation of the presence of carbohydrate in a food item can be done by using:

Iodine

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Copper sulphate solution

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Caustic soda

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The correct option is A
Iodine

The iodine test is used for confirming the presence of carbohydrates, specifically starch, in food. Starch turns blue-black on reacting with iodine.

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