engineering chemistry MCQ #200

The compound that does not give a positive iodoform test is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #200

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that does not give a positive iodoform test is?

    • A) Ethanol
    • B) Propan-2-ol
    • C) Butan-2-ol
    • D) Methanol

    Answer: Methanol

    Explanation: The iodoform test is positive for compounds that have a methyl group attached to a carbonyl group or can be oxidized to it. Methanol does not meet this criterion.