Question

$C_2{H}_{5}OH$ can be differentiated from $C{H}_{3}OH$ by

• A. reaction with HCl
• B. reaction with $N{H}_3$
• C. Iodoform test
• D. Solubility in water.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$C{H}_{3}OH$ does not give iodoform test while $C_2{H}_{5}OH$ gives it positive