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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following compounds will give an iodoform test?
Options
A Benzoic acid
B Ethanol
Correct Answer
C Benzyl chloride
D Methanol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) gives a positive iodoform test because it is oxidized to acetaldehyde, which has the CH3CO- group. Benzoic acid, benzyl chloride, and methanol do not give the test.

Hint

Which alcohol has the CH3-CHOH- group?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1383 of 1999
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