A student is performing a Benedict’s test on an unknown substance. He adds the reagent (the chemical required to make a color change), and nothing happens. What can he conclude? A- The substance is glucose-based. B- The substance is not glucose-based. C- The test was inconclusive because he needed to also test with iodine or vinegar. D- The test was inconclusive because he forgot to add heat.

The correct answer is : option D. The test was inconclusive because he forgot to add heat.

Explanation:

Benedict's test is a test that is used to confirm the presence of the simple carbohydrates (mono saccharides and some disaccharides). It is a reagent made by mixture of solution of CuSO4 with sodium citrate and Na2CO3.

Benedict's reagent is added to the substance to test and then heated if it turns yellow to orange or red the presence of simple sugar is confirmed.

Thus, the correct answer is : option D. The test was inconclusive because he forgot to add heat.

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