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Which one of the following undergoes iodoform test?
Which one of the following undergoes iodoform test?
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The correct option is D Ethanol
Those compound which contain −O||C−CH3
group gives iodoform test. So, CH3−O||C−H
(oxidation product of ethanol, CH3CH2OH) gives iodoform test. Ethanol is the only primary alcohol to give the triiodomethane (iodoform) reaction.
Option B is correct.
Those compound which contain −O||C−CH3 group gives iodoform test. So, CH3−O||C−H (oxidation product of ethanol, CH3CH2OH) gives iodoform test. Ethanol is the only primary alcohol to give the triiodomethane (iodoform) reaction.
Option B is correct.
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