engineering chemistry MCQ #864

The compound that gives a positive iodoform test is

engineering chemistry MCQ #864

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that gives a positive iodoform test is

    • A) 2-pentanone
    • B) 3-pentanone
    • C) 2-butanol
    • D) ethanol

    Answer: 2-pentanone

    Explanation: 2-pentanone has a methyl ketone group, which reacts with I2 and NaOH to give iodoform (CHI3), a positive iodoform test.