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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