Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 58
Question: Which compound does not form iodoform with alkali and iodine
[IIT-JEE 1985]
Options:
A) Acetone
B) Ethanol
C) Diethyl ketone
D) Isopropyl alcohol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ CH_3CH_2-CO-CH_2-CH_3\xrightarrow{NaOH/I_2}\text{No yellow ppt} $
$ . \begin{matrix} CH_3COCH_3\xrightarrow{NaOH/I_2}CHI_3 \\ C_2H_5OH\xrightarrow{NaOH/I_2}CHI_3 \\ CH_3-\underset{OH}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\mathop{CH}}}}-CH_3\xrightarrow{NaOH/I_2}CHI_3 \\ \end{matrix} yellowppt. $
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