NTA Abhyas 2020
- Exam
- NTA Abhyas
- Year
- 2020
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Aldehydes and Ketones
NTA Abhyas 2020 · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
Which of the following is not formed in iodoform reaction?
Which of the following is not formed in iodoform reaction?

Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
Halogenation of ketones or aldehydes takes place in -position. Further presence of halogen on a carbon atom increases acidity of that particular carbon atom, hence further halogenation takes place on the carbon having halogen and not on other carbon atoms.

