Aldehydes Ketones Question 53
Question: Which of the following will not give iodoform test-
[UPSEAT 2004]
Options:
A) Isopropyl alcohol
B) Ethanol
C) Ethanal
D) Benzyl alcohol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Benzyl alcohol does not have the $ CH_3CO- $ group or $ CH_3CH_2{O^{-}} $ so it will not give the positive iodoform test.