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Starch can be used as an indicator for the detection of traces of?

Starch can be used as an indicator for the detection of traces of?

  • A. Glucose in aqueous solution
  • B. Protein in blood
  • C. lodine in aqueous solution
  • D. Urea in blood

Step-by-step solution

Starch reacts with iodine (specifically triiodide ions, I3−) to form a deep blue-black complex. This reaction is highly sensitive and specific, making starch a common indicator for detecting iodine in aqueous solutions, especially in iodometric titrations. Glucose, protein, and urea do not produce such a color change with starch.
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