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Q. Iodoform is formed on warming $I_2$ and $NaOH $ with

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Following reaction with take place with $C _{2} H _{5} OH$.
$C _{2} H _{5} OH + I _{2}+ NaOH \rightarrow CH _{3} COONa + CHI _{3}$
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