JEE PYQ: Aldehydes And Ketones Question 23
Question 23 - 2020 (09 Jan Shift 1)
Identify (A) - gives positive iodoform test. Multi-step reaction gives ozonolysis products including benzaldehyde and acetone.
(1). ($o$-methylacetophenone)
(2). (Methyl benzyl ketone)
(3). (Acetophenone with para methyl)
(4). (4-methylacetophenone)
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Answer: (1)
Solution
A gives iodoform test (has COCH$_3$). Ozonolysis products trace back to A being an aromatic methyl ketone with ortho-methyl substitution.
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