Discuss the chemistry of ninhydrin reaction of 2-amino acids and its importance

The ninhydrin reaction involves the reaction of ninhydrin (triketohydrindene hydrate) with 2-amino acids, producing a deep purple-colored compound called Ruhemann’s purple. Initially, ninhydrin reacts with the amino group of the amino acid, forming a __________ ______ _____ __________ ____ _________ __________ _______ ___ _____.
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