NEETChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
Does the haloform reaction affect carbon-carbon double bonds in the molecule?
Options
- AYes, it cleaves carbon-carbon double bonds
- BNo, it does not affect carbon-carbon double bonds
- CIt depends on the specific ketone used
- DIt depends on the halogen used
Correct answer
B. No, it does not affect carbon-carbon double bonds
Step-by-step solution
The haloform reaction does not affect carbon-carbon double bonds in the molecule; it primarily involves the oxidation of the methyl group to a haloform.