STANDARDChemistry-Carbonyl Compounds
STANDARD Chemistry Iodoform Test MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
To differentiate between pentan-2-one and pentan-3-one a test is carried out. Which of the following is the correct answer?
A
Pentan-2-one will give silver mirror test.
B
Pentan-2-one will give iodoform test.
C
Pentan-3-one will give iodoform test.
D
None of these.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Pentan-2-one has a methyl ketone group which gives a positive iodoform test, while pentan-3-one does not.
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