Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 28

28. The compound that will not give iodoform on treatment with alkali and iodine is

$(1985,1 M)$

(a) acetone

(b) ethanol

(c) diethyl ketone

(d) isopropyl alcohol

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 28. (c)

Solution:

Above three compounds has the desired group for iodoform test. Diethyl ketone does not has the required group for iodoform test.