Question

The compound that does not undergo haloform reaction is

• A. Acetaldehyde
• B. Ethanol
• C. Acetone
• D. Acetophenone
• E. Propiophenone

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

The species containing

will show $-C\left(C{H}_3\right)\cdot (H)(OH)$ or

haloform reaction.

Thus, propiophenone does not show haloform reaction.