Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Which of the following gives iodoform on heating with a solution of I2 containing Na2CO3 ?
A
Ethyl alcohol
B
Acetone
C
Ethyl alcohol as well as acetone
D
Methyl alcohol.
Answer
Ethyl alcohol as well as acetone
Explanation
Solution
Both ethyl alcohol and acetone give iodoform test.