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Why is addition of phenol to the reagent 3, 5-dinitrosalicylic acid recommended in the experimental reaction Reducing Sugar Assay with Dinitrosalicylic Acid?

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Chapter15: Carboxylic Acids And Esters

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Why is addition of phenol to the reagent 3, 5-dinitrosalicylic acid recommended in the experimental reaction Reducing Sugar Assay with Dinitrosalicylic Acid?

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The simple reason is phenol even a small amount will intensify the color . Adding it will also affect our required graph. The addition of phenol is not much.

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