Which Compounds Give Iodoform Test?

Compounds That Give Positive Iodoform Test
  • Acetaldehyde.
  • Methyl Ketones.
  • Ethanol.
  • Secondary Alcohols that contain Methyl Groups in Alpha Position.

Which of the following compound can give iodoform test?

Option (a) 2-pentanone contains a methyl ketone group. Hence, it will give a positive iodoform test.

Which compound Cannot give iodoform test?

Diethyl ketone (C) will not give iodoform test.

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