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Following compounds are given:

(1) CH3CH2OH                                   (2) CH3COCH3

(3) CH3 - CHOH                                  (4) CH3OH

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               CH3

Which of the above compoumd(s), on being warmed  with iodine solution and NaOH, will give iodoform?

  • Option 1)

    (1) and (2)

  • Option 2)

    (1), (3) and (4)

  • Option 3)

    only (2)

  • Option 4)

    (1), (2) and (3)

 

Answers (1)

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As we discussed in concept

Haloform reaction -

CH_{3}COR\:\:is\:oxidised\:by\:\:NaOI\:\:to\:form\:iodoform\:and\:\:RCO_{2}Na

- wherein

C_{2}H_{5}COCH_{3}+NaOH+I_{2}\rightarrow C_{2}H_{5}CO_{2}Na+CHI_{3}

 

 CH_{3}OH does not undergo iodoform test due to the absence of group.

 

           

     


Option 1)

(1) and (2)

This option is incorrect.

Option 2)

(1), (3) and (4)

This option is incorrect.

Option 3)

only (2)

This option is incorrect.

Option 4)

(1), (2) and (3)

This option is correct.

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