Question

$C{H}_2=C=C{H}_2\stackrel{H_3{O}^{+}}{\to }?$
Select the correct statement(s) regarding the (major) product formed in the above reaction:

• A. it reduces Fehling's solution
• B. it is oxidised by Tollen's reagent
• C. it decolourises $B{r}_2-CC{l}_4$
• D. it gives iodoform test

Answer 1

The correct option is D it gives iodoform test

The correct statement regarding the (major) product formed in the above reaction is: "It gives iodoform test". The product is a methyl ketone as it contains $C{H}_{3}CO$ group. Iodoform test is given by methyl ketones. Hence, D is the correct option.