In TLC analysis, ninhydrin solution is used as a spraying agent to detect
Question and options
In TLC analysis, ninhydrin solution is used as a spraying agent to detect
- Amino acids
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Steroids
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Amino acids
Ninhydrin reacts with free alpha-amino groups to give Ruhemann's purple, so it is the standard TLC spray for amino acids (and also latent fingerprints).
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