engineering chemistry MCQ #499

The compound that can undergo a haloform reaction is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #499

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that can undergo a haloform reaction is?

    • A) Acetaldehyde
    • B) Benzaldehyde
    • C) Acetone
    • D) Formaldehyde

    Answer: Acetone

    Explanation: The haloform reaction is characteristic of methyl ketones (like acetone) and certain secondary alcohols, resulting in the formation of a haloform (like iodoform).