Question

Consider the following transformations
$CH_3COOH \xrightarrow {CaCo_3}A\xrightarrow {\text{Heat}} B \xrightarrow [NaOH]{I_2} C$
The molecular formula of $C$ is

• A.
• B. $ICH_2-COCH_3$
• C. $CHI_3$
• D. $CH_3I$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Due to haloform reaction, i.e. indicate the presence of a wethyl ketone product iodoform is yellow and has a characteristics odour. presence of $(- \underset{\overset{||}{O}}{C}- CH_3)$ group.
It gives Haloform reaction.