Q. Iodoform test is not given by
A) $HCHO$
B) $CH_{3}CHO$
C) $CH_{3}COCH_{3}$
D) $C_{2}H_{5}OH$
Explanation
(a)
Iodoform test is given by those compounds which have $–\ CH_{3}CO$ group or on oxidation yields this group. HCHO does not give this test.
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