BITSAT2010ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Which of the following will not form a yellow precipitate on heating with an alkaline solution of iodine?
Options
- ACH ₃ CH ( OH ) CH ₃
- BCH ₃ CH ₂ CH ( OH ) CH ₃
- CCH ₃ OH
- DCH ₃ CH ₂ OH
Correct answer
C. CH ₃ OH
Step-by-step solution
CH ₃ OH does not have - CH ( OH ) CH ₃ group hence it will not form yellow precipitate with an alkaline solution of iodine (haloform reaction).