NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesPractice
Which of the following is not formed in iodoform reaction?
Options
- AC H 3 C O C H 2 I
- BI C H 2 C O C H 2 I
- CC H 3 C O C H I 2
- DC H 3 C O C I 3
Correct answer
B. I C H 2 C O C H 2 I
Step-by-step solution
Halogenation of ketones or aldehydes takes place in α -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.