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Question: Which compound does not form iodoform with alkali and iodine....

Which compound does not form iodoform with alkali and iodine.

A

Acetone

B

Ethanol

C

Diethyl ketone

D

Isopropyl alcohol

Answer

Diethyl ketone

Explanation

Solution

CH3CH2−CO−CH2−CH3→NaOH/I2No yellow pptCH_{3}CH_{2} - CO - CH_{2} - CH_{3}\overset{\quad NaOH/I_{2}\quad}{\rightarrow}\text{No yellow ppt}