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Assertion : Millon's test is on test for...

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

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If assertion and reason are both incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Correct explanation. Proteins give a white precipitate with Millon's reagent when changes to red on heating.
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