Question

Which of the following alcohols is expected to give haloform test?

• A. 1-Pentanol
• B. 3-Pentanol
• C. 2- Propanol
• D. None of above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

2- Propanol

2- Propanol $(C{H}_3-\underset{\underset{OH}{|}}{C}H-C{H}_3)$ is expected to give haloform test as it can be easily oxidised to acetone $(C{H}_3-\underset{\underset{O}{||}}{C}-C{H}_3)$ that contains methyl keto group. Haloform test is given by compounds containing methyl keto group.