Question

For iodine test why do we perform alcohol treatment ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

We do so to remove the chlorophyll present in the leaves.

Chlorophyll is not soluble in water it is only soluble in alcohol.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Before testing for starch the leaf is put in a beaker containing alcohol and is kept in a water bath. This is done in order to remove the chlorophyll present in the leaf thus removing the green color for proper results.