The reagents used in the Kastle-Meyer test do NOT include
Question and options
The reagents used in the Kastle-Meyer test do NOT include
- Glacial Acetic Acid
- Phenolphthalein
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Zinc dust
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Glacial Acetic Acid
Kastle-Meyer reagent is phenolphthalin, made by reducing phenolphthalein with zinc dust in potassium hydroxide, used with ethanol and hydrogen peroxide. Glacial acetic acid is not part of it.
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