Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 66
####77. Give reason in one or two sentences :
“Iodoform is obtained by the reaction of acetone with hypoiodite but not with iodide”.
(1991)
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Solution:
- Iodoform reaction is an oxidation reaction in which hypoiodite $OI^{-}$acts as oxidising agent :
Iodide $\left(I^{-}\right)$is a reducing agent, does not give iodoform reaction.
