Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Iodoform is formed on warming I2 and NaOH with
A
\ceC2H5OH
B
\ceCH3OH
C
\ceHCOOH
D
\ceC6H6
Answer
\ceC2H5OH
Explanation
Solution
Following reaction with take place with C2H5OH. C2H5OH+I2+NaOH→CH3COONa+CHI3