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What do these chemical tests detect?
lodine Test
Benedict's Test
Vinegar Test

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Each of these tests detects specific substances:

1. **Iodine Test**: This test is primarily used to detect the presence of starch. When iodine solution (usually iodine dissolved in potassium iodide) is added to a sample containing starch, it forms a blue-black complex, indicating a positive result.

2. **Benedict's Test**: This test is used to detect the presence of reducing sugars, such as glucose and fructose. When a sample is mixed with Benedict's reagent and heated, a color change occurs (typically from blue to green, yellow, orange, or brick red) depending on the concentration of reducing sugars present.

3. **Vinegar Test**: The term "vinegar test" can refer to several different contexts, but it often indicates a test for acetic acid, which is the main component of vinegar. One common test in this context involves using pH indicators to show acidity or using a test strip designed to measure acetic acid levels.

In summary, the iodine test detects starch, the Benedict's test detects reducing sugars, and the vinegar test typically detects acetic acid.

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