Which of the following compounds would test positive for iodoform?: (a) Acetone; (b) Acetophenone; (c) Pentanal; (d) 1-Butanol; (e) 2-Pentanone; (f) 3-Pentanone.
SOLUTION:
The Iodoform reaction is specific for methyl ketones and 2-position alcohols that are oxidized by the reagent.
Positive in the iodoform test : acetone, acetophenone, 2-pentanone
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