MHT CET 202624 AprilMorning Shift
- Exam
- MHT CET
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 24 April
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Aldehydes and Ketones
MHT CET 2026 · 24 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
Which of the following undergoes Haloform reaction?
Which of the following undergoes Haloform reaction?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
The haloform reaction is given by compounds containing a methyl ketone group () or compounds that can be oxidized to this group, such as alcohols containing the group.
Among the given options, (acetone) contains the group and therefore gives a positive haloform test.
(formaldehyde) lacks the group.
and do not possess the required structural features to undergo the haloform reaction.
Answer:
Among the given options, (acetone) contains the group and therefore gives a positive haloform test.
(formaldehyde) lacks the group.
and do not possess the required structural features to undergo the haloform reaction.
Answer: