Question

Why can't cellulose hold I₂?

Answer 1

Cellulose:

1. Cellulose is a polysaccharide that contains glucose units.
2. It is a component of the cell wall of plants.
3. It strengthens the plant cell and provides structure to them.
4. It cannot be digested by humans.
5. Cellulose gives no color when subjected to iodine solution.
6. This is because cellulose cannot hold iodine.
7. Since there are no complex helices in cellulose, it can't coil around iodine.