KCET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
The test to differentiate between pentan-2-one and pentan-3-one is
- A Benedict's test
- B Fehling's test
- C Iodoform test
- D Baeyer's test
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) Iodoform test
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Pentan-2-one gives positive iodoform test when react with \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) and \(\mathrm{I}_2\) and form yellow precipitates of iodoform. While pentan-3-one does not gives positive iodoform test. The involved reactions given below :
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