Question

Why beta hydroxy butryic acid not give rothera test?

Answer 1

Rothera's test is used to detect the presence of ketone bodies in a solution (eg urine).it utilizes sodium nitroprusside, liquid ammonia and ammonium sulphate.. ammonium sulphate is used to concentrate the ketone bodies to the center of the solution.. the other 2 constituents react with ketone

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