Question

Which of the following compounds does NOT undergo haloform reaction?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Haloform reaction is used to identify

aldehydes and ketones containing at least one

(Me) group linked to C atom of group

Alcohols containing group are also

oxidised by haloform reaction

This reaction is given by the following compounds

(i) $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}OH$

(ii) $(2^{\circ }$ alcohol with $—OH$ at $C_2)$

(iii) (Compound with $C{H}_{3}CO$ — group)

(iv) $C{H}_{3}CHO$

Thus, according to the options given, option ‘c’,

i.e.,

will not undergo haloform reaction.