Q85 / 180 · AIIMS 2009 · Chemistry

Assertion : Millon's test is a test for identification of proteins. Reason : Millon's reagent is a solution of mercurous nitrate and mercuric nitrate in nitric acid containing little nitrous acid.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • Correct answer
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

Millon's test is used for proteins. When Millon's reagent is added to the aqueous solution of a protein, a white precipitate is formed.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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