What is contained in borsches reagent and schiffs reagent?
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A reagent used for testing for aldehydes and ketones; it consists of a solution of fuchsin dye that has been decolorized by sulphur dioxide. Aliphatic aldehydes restore the pink immediately, whereas aromatic ketones have no effect on the reagent. Aromatic aldehydes and aliphatic ketones restore the colour slowly. It is named after the German chemist Hugo Schiff
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Borche's reagent
A reagent used for testing for aldehydes and ketones;
Schiff reagent
A reagent used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones
Explanation:
Borche's reagent, is prepared by dissolving 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine in a solution containing methanol and some concentrated sulfuric acid.
Schiff reagent is the reaction product of a dye formulation such as fuchsin and sodium bisulfite
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