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Following compounds are given (a) `CH_(3)CH_(2)OH` , (b) `CH_(3)COCH_(3)` (C )`CH_(3)CH(OH)CH_(3)` , (d) `CH_(3)OH` Which of the above compound `(s)`, on being warmed with iodine soluton and `NaOH`, will give iodoform?A. `a, c` and `d`B. only `b`C. `a, b` and `c`D. `a ` and `b`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Iodoform test is given by following compounds: i)alcohols having the structure
`R-underset(H)underset(|)overset(OH)overset(|)(C )-CH_(3)`
where `R` is `H` or any alkyl or aryl group.
ii) acetaldehyde
`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C )-H`
iii)methyl ketones
`R-overset(O)overset(||)(C )-CH_(3)`


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