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Which of the following compound given yellow precipiate with `I_(2)` and `NaOH`?A. `CH_(3)CH_(2)OH`B. `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH`C. `C_(2)H_(5)OC_(2)H_(5)`D. `CH_(3)OH`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Ethyl alcohol gives positive iodoform test (i.e. yellow ppt. with `I_(2)`and `NaOH)`
`CH_(3)CH_(2)OH +4I_(2) +6NaOH rarr underset("yellow ppt.")(CHI_(3)) +5NaICOONa +3H_(2)O`


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