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Which one of the following gives iodoform test

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Formaldehyde
Ethyl alcohol
Benzyl alcohol
Benzaldehyde

Solution :The COMPOUND having `alpha`-hydrogen will give iodoform TEST. Ethyl alcohol and secondary ALCOHOLS also give positive iodoform test because by the action of halogens in alkaline medium, they are oxidised to acetaldehyde and METHYL ketones RESPECTIVELY.


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