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Which reagent is used for distinguishing in methanol and ethanol?
Q. Which reagent is used for distinguishing in methanol and ethanol?
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A
Schiff reagent
B
Lucas reagent
C
I
2
+
N
a
O
H
D
Chromic acid
Solution:
Ethanol forms iodoform with
I
2
+
N
a
O
H
but methanol does not form iodoform.
C
2
H
5
O
H
+
I
2
+
N
a
O
H
Iodoform
C
H
3
O
H
+
I
2
+
N
a
O
H
No reaction