Question

A crude drug powder was heated with ferric chloride, water and concentrated hydrochloric acid followed by extraction with chloroform. The chloroform byer was treated with ammonia, the ammonical layer turned pink. The test indicates presence of ______ phytoconstitutent.

• A. Anthraquinone-C-glycosides
• B. Flavanones
• C. Cardiac glycosides
• D. Saponin glycosides

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct option is (A) : Anthraquinone-C-glycosides