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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Why does starch turn blue black with iodine?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Yash Patari
4 Years ago
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Once amylose is added, it forms another CT complex, Here, the amylose acts as a charge donor and the polyiodide as an acceptor. This complex absorbs light of a different wavelength than polyiodide, and the color turns dark blue.