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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

Which compounds among the following give positive iodoform test?



  1. A (i), (iii) and (vi)
  2. B (iii), (iv) and (v)
  3. C (i), (ii) and (v)
  4. D (ii), (iv) and (vi)
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(C) (i), (ii) and (v)

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A positive iodoform test is given by compounds having \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}\) group in their structure. When iodine and sodium hydroxide are added to a compound that contains \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}\) group in \(\alpha\)-position, a pale yellow precipitate of iodoform…