Which one of the following does not give iodoform test?
Correct answer: D. 3-Pentanon
- A. Butanone
- B. 2-Pentanone
- C. 2-Hexanone
- D. 3-Pentanon
Explanation
Option D is correct.Only 3-pentanone does not give the iodoform test. The iodoform test is a chemical test used to detect the presence of methyl ketones. Methyl ketones are ketones that have a methyl group (CH3) attached to the carbonyl group. The iodoform test works by oxidizing the methyl ketone with iodine and sodium hydroxide to form iodoform (CHI3). Iodoform is a yellow precipitate that is easily visible. The following reactions take place in the iodoform test: R-COCH3 + 3I2 + 4NaOH → CHI3 + 3NaI + 3H2O Here, R-COCH3 represents the methyl ketone.
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