Which one of the following organic compounds does not give iodoform test?
Correct answer: D. Methanol
- A. Ethanal
- B. Secondary alcohols
- C. Methyl ketone
- D. Methanol
Explanation
Option D is correct.Methanol (CH3OH) does not give iodoform test. The iodoform test is a chemical test used to detect the presence of methyl ketones. It is a qualitative test, which means that it can only detect the presence or absence of a methyl ketone. It cannot be used to quantify the amount of a methyl ketone in a sample.
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