JAMB - Chemistry (2024 - No. 16)

When a few drops of Millon reagents is added to egg-white solution in a test tube, the white precipitate changes to
orange
brick red
reddish brown
blue

Explanation

When a few drops of Millon's reagent is added to an egg-white solution in a test tube and the solution is boiled, the white precipitate turns brick red. This indicates the presence of proteins.

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