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Ninhydrin with evolution of CO₂ forms a blue complex with
Question

Ninhydrin with evolution of CO₂ forms a blue complex with

A.

Peptide bond

B.

Serotonin

C.

α-Amino acid

D.

Histamine

Correct option is C


Ninhydrin reacts with α-amino acids (primary amines) to produce a deep blue or purple complex known as Ruhemann’s purple, with the evolution of CO₂. This is a standard test for detecting free amino acids in biochemical analysis and chromatography.

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