Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 288
Question: Methyl alcohol (methanol), ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and acetone (propanone) were treated with iodine and sodium hydroxide solutions. Which substances will give iodoform test
Options:
A) Only ethyl alcohol
B) Only methyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol
C) Only ethyl alcohol and acetone
D) Only acetone
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ C_2H_5OH\xrightarrow{NaOH/I_2}CHI_3 $
$ CH_3COCH_3\xrightarrow{NaOH/I_2}CHI_3 $
$ CH_3OH\xrightarrow{NaOH/I_2} $ No reaction.
BETA
