Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 41
####42. Which of the following compounds will give a yellow precipitate with iodine and alkali?
$(1984,1 M)$
(a) 2-hydroxy propane
(b) Acetophenone
(c) Methyl acetate
(d) Acetamide
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 42. (a,b)
Solution:
Both gives positive iodoform test
Esters and amides do not give iodoform test.