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AIPMT PRELIMS2004Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Chemistry Iodoform Test MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following will not form a yellow precipitate on heating with an alkaline solution of iodine :-

A

CH₃CH₂CH(OH)CH₃

B

CH₃OH

C

CH₃CH₂OH

D

CH₃CH(OH)CH₃

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The iodoform test gives a yellow precipitate with methyl ketones and alcohols with the structure CH₃CH(OH)⁻. Methanol (CH₃OH) does not meet these criteria.

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