JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question
Which of the following compound can give positive iodoform test when treated with aqueous KOH solution followed by potassium hypoiodite.
Answer: (B)
Solution
With aqueous KOH, the gem-dichloride CH₃CH₂CCl₂CH₃ is hydrolysed to the gem-diol, which loses water to give butan-2-one
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