engineering chemistry MCQ #503

The compound that will not give a positive iodoform test is

engineering chemistry MCQ #503

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) CH₃CHO
    • B) CH₃COCH₃
    • C) C₂H₅OH
    • D) C₆H₅COCH₃

    Answer: C₆H₅COCH₃

    Explanation: The iodoform test is given by compounds having CH₃CO- group. C₆H₅COCH₃ does not have this group, so it will not give a positive iodoform test.