A compound that gives a positive iodoform test is:

Question

A compound that gives a positive iodoform test is: (A) 1- pentanol (B) 3-pentanone (C) 2- pentanone (D) pentanal

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Iodoform test is given by alcohols (having methyl group attached to carbon with -OH group), acetaldehyde and methyl ketones. Iodine with sodium hydroxide base are the reagents required for iodoform test.
For iodoform test, Solution

groups are required.
Solution

groups are required. Solution

Q. A compound that gives a positive iodoform test is:

1- pentanol

3-pentanone

2- pentanone

pentanal

Iodoform test is given by alcohols (having methyl group attached to carbon with -OH group), acetaldehyde and methyl ketones. Iodine with sodium hydroxide base are the reagents required for iodoform test.
For iodoform test, groups are required.