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QAIPMT-2004-Ch-2592: NEET 2004 Chemistry - Class 12 AIPMT-2004-Ch-2592 Solution: Which one of the following will not form a yellow precipitate…

Which one of the following will not form a yellow precipitate on heating with an alkaline solution of iodine?

Multiple Choice Options

A $CH_3CH(OH)CH_3$
B $CH_3CH_2CH(OH)CH_3$
C $CH_3OH$
D $CH_3CH_2OH$

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Formation of a yellow precipitate on heating a compound with an alkaline solution of iodine is known as iodoform reaction. Methyl alcohol does not respond to this test. Iodoform test is exhibited by ethyl alcohol, acetaldehyde, acetone, methyl ketones and those alcohols which possess CH 3 CH(OH) � group.

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