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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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Question

Which of the following compounds will give a positive iodoform test?
Options
A Benzaldehyde
B Acetophenone (C₆H₅COCH₃)
C Propanone (acetone)
D Both B and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Both acetophenone (C₆H₅COCH₃) and acetone (CH₃COCH₃) contain the CH₃-CO- (methyl ketone) group and give a positive iodoform test. Benzaldehyde does not.

Hint

Methyl ketone = positive iodoform.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 673 of 1999
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