Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 122

Question: Iodoform is formed on warming $ I_2 $ and NaOH with

[MP PET 1995; DCE 1999; RPET 1999; RPMT 2002]

Options:

A) $ C_2H_5OH $

B) $ CH_3OH $

C) HCOOH

D) $ C_6H_6 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ C_2H_5OH\underset{I_2}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{NaOH}}}CHI_3 $