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Chemistry Project: On "" Investigate Various Constituents of Coffee "

This document is a chemistry project submitted by Arnav Singh of class XII-B investigating the various constituents of coffee. It includes an introduction describing coffee, a list of apparatus and chemicals used, and experiments to test for acidic nature, alcohol, aldehyde, and ketone groups. The results show coffee is acidic and contains aldehyde, ketone, and alcohol. References include chemistry textbooks and online sources.

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Chemistry Project: On "" Investigate Various Constituents of Coffee "

This document is a chemistry project submitted by Arnav Singh of class XII-B investigating the various constituents of coffee. It includes an introduction describing coffee, a list of apparatus and chemicals used, and experiments to test for acidic nature, alcohol, aldehyde, and ketone groups. The results show coffee is acidic and contains aldehyde, ketone, and alcohol. References include chemistry textbooks and online sources.

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Chemistry Project

On
“” Investigate
Various
Constituents
Of
Coffee “
Submitted by: Arnav Singh
Submitted to: Neelima Mam
Class & Sec: XII-B
School: Dayawati Modi Public
School
Session : 2018-19
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that this Original and Genuine project is done by Arnav
Singh of class XII-B of Dayawati Modi Public School under the guidance of
Neelima Mam on the topic: “Investigate the various constituents of coffee”.

Teacher’s Signature

Acknowledgement
In the accomplishment of this project
successfully, many people have best owned
upon me their blessings and the heart
pledged support, this time I’m utilizing to
thank all the people who have been
concerned with project.

Primarily I would thank god for being able to complete this


project successfully. Then I would like to thank my principal Mr.
Vivek Chaturvedi and chemistry teacher
Ms. Pooja Kumari whose valuable guidance has been the one
who helped me patch this project and make it full proof success
her suggestions and her instructions has served as major
contributor towards the completion of this project.
Then I would like to thanks my parents and friends who have
helped me with their valuable suggestions and guidance has been
helpful in various phases of the completion of this project.

CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. Theory
3. Apparatus
4. Chemicals Required
5. Detection of Acidic nature
6. Test for Alcohol
7. Test for Aldehyde
8. Test for Ketone
9. Results
10. Reference

Introduction

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans .Coffee plants are cultivated in
over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the America, Southeast Asia, Indian
subcontinent, and Africa.

Coffee is dark colored, bitter, slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect in humans, primarily
due to its caffeine content. It is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and it can be
prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, French press, café latte).

 Health problems
Coffee contains the drug caffeine. Caffeine is a mild stimulant which helps to
keep people awake. Caffeine, like many drugs, can be addictive and can cause
health problems.

Natural Coffee Constituents


The basic chemical composition of coffee is -

Component Concentration(g/100 g)
Caffeine
Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the methylxanthine
class. It is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug.Caffeine is a
bitter, white crystalline purine, a methylxanthine alkaloid, and is chemically
related to the adenine and guanine bases of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and
ribonucleic acid (RNA). It is found in Coffee.

APPARATUS
1. Test Tube
2. Test Tube Holder
3. Test Tube Stand
4. Beaker
5. Burner
6. Litmus Blue Solution
7. Tripod Stand
8. China Dish
9. Wire Gauge

Chemicals Required

1. Fehling’s A & B Solution


2. Tollen’s reagent
3. Cerric ammonium nitrate
4. KOH
5. Sodium bisulphite
6. Schiff’s Reagent
7. 2,4-DNP
8. Sodium Nitrite

Detection of Acidic nature

Experiment:
Samples of coffee was taken in a test tube. The change in color of Blue
litmus solution to red was noticed.
Observation:
The sample Turned the color of blue litmus to red.
Inference:
Coffee is acidic because of the presence of the Quinic Acid.

Test for Alcohol

Experiment:
Sample of coffee was taken in a test tube and Cerric
Ammonium nitrate is added.
Observation:
Wine red coloration is produced.

Inference:
Coffee gave positive test for alcohol. Hence coffee contains
alcohol.

Chemical Reactions Involved:


2ROH + (NH4)2Ce(NO3)6 (ROH)2Ce(NO3)4 + 2NH4NO3
Wine red

Test for Aldehyde

Experiment:
1.Sample of coffee was taken in a test tube and Equal volumes
of Fehling solution A and B is added and the solution is
boiled.
2. To the coffee sample Tollen’s reagent is added and the
solution is heated.

Observation:
1. Brick Red ppt. is produced in Fehling
Solution Test.
2. Shining Silver Mirror appears on the
walls of test tube.

Inference:
Aldehydic group is present.

Test for Ketone

Experiment:
1.Sample of coffee was taken in a test tube and Equal volumes
of Fehling solution A and B is added and the solution is
heated for 2 minutes.
2. To the coffee sample Tollen’s reagent is added and the
solution is heated by keeping on a water bath.

Observation:
2. Brick Red ppt. is not produced in Fehling Solution Test.
3. Shining Silver Mirror does not
appear on the walls of test tube.

Inference:
Ketonic group is present.

Results

1.Coffee is acidic in nature.


2.Coffee contains the following main constituents:-
a. Aldehyde
b. Ketone
c. Alcohol

Reference

 Chemistry Ncert Book For


Class 12

 Nootan Chemistry Lab Manual


Class 12

 www.google.com

 Wikipedia

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