engineering chemistry MCQ #297

The best reagent to distinguish between 1-butanol and 2-butanol is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #297

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The best reagent to distinguish between 1-butanol and 2-butanol is?

    • A) Lucas reagent
    • B) Tollens' reagent
    • C) Fehling's solution
    • D) Iodoform test

    Answer: Iodoform test

    Explanation: 2-Butanol gives a positive iodoform test because it can be oxidized to a methyl ketone, whereas 1-butanol does not.