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  4. Statement 1: Acetoacetic ester (CH3COCH2COOC2H5) contains CH3CO group but does not give iodoform test. Statement 2: The H-atoms of the CH3 group are more acidic than those of CH2 group

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Q. Statement 1: Acetoacetic ester $\left(CH_3COCH_2COOC_2H_5\right)$ contains $CH_3CO$ group but does not give iodoform test.
Statement 2: The H-atoms of the $CH_3$ group are more acidic than those of $CH_2$ group

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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Correct Statement 2: The H-atoms of the $CH_2$ group are more acidic than those of $CH_3$ group.