engineering chemistry MCQ #459

The compound that gives a positive iodoform test is

engineering chemistry MCQ #459

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that gives a positive iodoform test is

    • A) Propan-1-ol
    • B) Propan-2-ol
    • C) Butan-1-ol
    • D) Ethanol

    Answer: Propan-2-ol

    Explanation: The iodoform test is given by compounds that have a methyl group attached to the carbonyl carbon or can be oxidized to such a compound, like propan-2-ol.