MHT CET Chemistry question

The alcohols, propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol are distinguished by

(A)oxidation with conc. followed by reaction with Fehling's solution
(B)oxidation with alkaline followed by reaction with Fehling's solution
(C)reaction with iodine and aqueous NaOHCorrect
(D)reaction with Lucas reagent

Answer: (C)

Solution

Propan-2-ol contains the group and gives the yellow iodoform precipitate with , whereas propan-1-ol does not; conc. is a dehydrating agent, not an oxidising

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