Which of the following compound can give positive iodoform test when treated with aqueous KOH solution followed by potassium hypoiodite. (A) O CH3CH2–C–CH2CH3 (B) Cl CH3CH2–C–CH3 Cl (C) CH3CH2CH2CHO (

Question

Which of the following compound can give positive iodoform test when treated with aqueous KOH solution followed by potassium hypoiodite.

(A) O CH3CH2–C–CH2CH3
(B) Cl CH3CH2–C–CH3 Cl
(C) CH3CH2CH2CHO
(D) O CH3CH2–CH–CH2

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. CH3 – CH2 – C – CH3 Cl Cl aq. KOH CH3 – CH2 – C – CH3 OH OH –H2O CH3 – CH2 – C – CH3 O KOI CH3 – CH2 – COOK + CHI3↓ Yellow ppt

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