Which of the following specific compounds will yield a distinct yellow precipitate of Iodoform () when treated with Iodine and aqueous ?

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Which of the following specific compounds will yield a distinct yellow precipitate of Iodoform ($CHI_3$) when treated with Iodine and aqueous $NaOH$?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. The Haloform test requires a methyl ketone () or an alcohol oxidizable to it. 2-Pentanone is a methyl ketone and yields a positive test, while 3-Pentanone is not.

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