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Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Iodoform is formed on warming I2 {I_2} and NaOH {NaOH } with

A

\ceC2H5OH\ce{C_2H_5OH}

B

\ceCH3OH\ce{CH_3OH}

C

\ceHCOOH\ce{HCOOH}

D

\ceC6H6\ce{C_6H_6}

Answer

\ceC2H5OH\ce{C_2H_5OH}

Explanation

Solution

Following reaction with take place with C2H5OHC _{2} H _{5} OH. C2H5OH+I2+NaOHCH3COONa+CHI3C _{2} H _{5} OH + I _{2}+ NaOH \rightarrow CH _{3} COONa + CHI _{3}