Which of the following compounds will give positive iodoform test ?

Question

Which of the following compounds will give positive iodoform test ? (A) Isopropyl alcohol (B) Propionaldehyde (C) Ethylphenyl ketone (D) Benzyl alcohol

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Isopropyl alcohol ( CH 3)2 CHOH will give a positive iodoform test as it can be easily oxidized to acetone CH 3 COCH 3 - a methyl ketone. Methyl ketone gives a positive iodoform test.

Q. Which of the following compounds will give positive iodoform test ?

Isopropyl alcohol

Propionaldehyde

Ethylphenyl ketone

Benzyl alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol $(C H_{3})_{2} C H O H$ will give a positive iodoform test as it can be easily oxidized to acetone $C H_{3} COC H_{3}$ - a methyl ketone.
Methyl ketone gives a positive iodoform test.

Q. Which of the following compounds will give positive iodoform test ?

Isopropyl alcohol

Propionaldehyde

Ethylphenyl ketone

Benzyl alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol (CH3​)2​CHOH will give a positive iodoform test as it can be easily oxidized to acetone CH3​COCH3​ - a methyl ketone. Methyl ketone gives a positive iodoform test.

Isopropyl alcohol $(C H_{3})_{2} C H O H$ will give a positive iodoform test as it can be easily oxidized to acetone $C H_{3} COC H_{3}$ - a methyl ketone.
Methyl ketone gives a positive iodoform test.