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MHT CET · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

Which of the following does NOT give yellow precipitate when reacted with \(\left(\mathrm{NaOH}+\mathrm{I}_{2}\right)\) mixture?

  1. A Acetophenone
  2. B Benzaldehyde
  3. C Acetone
  4. D Acetaldehyde
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(B) Benzaldehyde

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Acetaldehyde, acetone and methyl ketones having \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CO}-\) group undergo haloform reaction. (Benzaladehyde \(\rightarrow\) Absence of \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CO}-\) group)