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.