Which one of the following is not expected to undergo iodoform reaction?

Propan

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Phenylethanol

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Butanol

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Ethanol

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Diphenyl methanol

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Solution

The correct option is E Diphenyl methanol
Iodoform reaction is given by $C H_{3} C O$ or $C H_{3} C H (O H)$ group. Therefore, out of the given structure, only diphenyl methanol will not undergo the reaction. Therefore option E is correct.

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