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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones

Which is major product formed when acetone is heated with iodine and potassium hydroxide?

  1. A Iodoacetone
  2. B Acetic acid
  3. C Iodoform
  4. D Acetophenone
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(C) Iodoform

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\(CH_3COCH_3 + 3I_2 + 4KOH\) \( \longrightarrow\) \(CHI_3 + CH_3COOK + 3HI + 3H_2O\)