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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

The compound which does not respond to iodoform test is

  1. A \(\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CHO}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{OH}) \mathrm{CH}_3\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5-\mathrm{CO}-\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{COCH}_3\)
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Correct Answer

(C) \(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5-\mathrm{CO}-\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5\)

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Detailed explanation

Iodoform test is used to identify methyl ketones. It is used for the detection of ketones and aldehydes having an alpha methyl group. As, option (c) does not have any methyl group, it does not respond to iodoform test.