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Question:

Starch is a mixture of two components, a water-soluble component amylose (15-20%) and a water-insoluble component amylopectin (80-85%). What is formed when iodine reacts with amylose?

inclusion complex

amylose iodate

amylose tetraiodide complex

amylose iodide

Solution:

Inclusion complex is a host-guest addition compound. The space available within the crystal lattice of the host molecule, i.e., amylose, is in the form of tunnels. The size of the tunnels is such that it can easily accommodate guest molecules, i.e., iodine molecules, to form an addition compound called the inclusion complex. The blue color, however, disappears on heating and reappears on cooling. Option C is correct.