How will you distinguish between methanol and ethanol?
Correct answer: D. By Iodoform test
- A. By Lucas test
- B. By silver mirror test
- C. By oxidation
- D. By Iodoform test
Explanation
The solution in the ethanol test tube should go cloudy and then a yellow precipitate of tri-iodomethane (iodoform) should be seen. Methanol won't react.The iodoform test is a specific test for methyl ketones, including acetone. Methanol does not react with the iodoform test. However, ethanol can undergo oxidation to acetaldehyde, which is a methyl ketone, and subsequently react with iodine and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to produce a yellow precipitate of iodoform. This test can help differentiate between ethanol and methanol.
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