wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
9
You visited us 9 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which of the following alcohol gives Iodoform test?

A
methanol
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
propan-2-ol
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
pentan-3-ol
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Carbinol
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A propan-2-ol
  • The compounds which give positive are the one with alpha-methyl groups.
  • To be more precise, Ethanal(Acetaldehyde) and methyl ketones.
  • Ethanal is the only aldehyde which gives a positive iodoform test. Thus, ketone and aldehyde with structure COCH3 also show positive results.
  • propan-2-ol is CH3CH(OH)CH3 thus it will have COCH3 group and hence gives a positive iodoform test.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Esters
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon