Starch-iodine complex

[George F Edick]

I have never found a good explanation of this classic reaction anywhere. A
chemist once told me that as simple as it appears to be, the
mechanism/structure is not well understood.

George


>What is it? I have searched thru our chemical references and
>cannot find the formula for the starch-iodine complex. I am
>probably looking in the wrong place: under "starch" and "iodine".
>Inquiring junior college minds want to know! -NHarrison
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George Edick                                  E-mail:  edickg at rpi.edu
Department of Biology                         Phone:   518-276-8431
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute              Fax:     518-276-2344
Troy, NY  12180
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