NEETChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
What is the fate of the methyl group in the haloform reaction of methyl ketones?
Options
- AIt is converted to an alkane
- BIt is converted to a carboxylic acid
- CIt is converted to a haloform
- DIt is unaffected by the reaction
Correct answer
C. It is converted to a haloform
Step-by-step solution
In the haloform reaction of methyl ketones, the methyl group is converted to a haloform.