Question

Which of the following compounds will give positive iodoform test ?

• A. Isopropyl alcohol
• B. Propionaldehyde
• C. Ethylphenyl ketone
• D. Benzyl alcohol

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Isopropyl alcohol

Answer 2

Isopropyl alcohol $\left( CH _{3}\right)_{2} CHOH$ will give a positive iodoform test as it can be easily oxidized to acetone $CH _{3} COCH _{3}$ - a methyl ketone.
Methyl ketone gives a positive iodoform test.