JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following will not respond to the iodoform test?

(A)Ethyl alcohol
(B)Propanol-2
(C)Propanol-1Correct
(D)Ethanal

Answer: (C)

Solution

The iodoform test requires a or group. Ethanol (), propan-2-ol (CH_3CH(OH)CH_3) and ethanal () all possess this required pattern and give a positive test. Propan-1-ol,

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