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
$(1983,1 M)$
(a) trimethyl acetaldehyde
(b) acetaldehyde
(c) benzaldehyde
(d) formaldehyde
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 28. (c)
Solution:
- Compounds that contain either $CH _3-CO$ or $CH _3-CH-$ group gives iodoform test :
$OH$
Above three compounds has the desired group for iodoform test. Diethyl ketone does not has the required group for iodoform test.
