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The presence of unsaturation in organic compounds can be tested with:

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Schiff's reagent
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Tollen's reagent
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Fehling's reagent
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D
Baeyer's reagent
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Solution

The correct option is D Baeyer's reagent
Baeyer's reagent is an alkaline solution of cold potassium permanganate, which is a powerful oxidant. Reaction with unsaturated compounds causes the colour to fade from pink to brown. The addition is an syn-addition.

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