Q30 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (06 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry
Among the following the number of compounds which will give positive iodoform reaction is _____.
(a) -Phenylbutan--one
(b) -Methylbutan--ol
(c) -Methylbutan--ol
(d) -Phenylethanol
(e) -dimethylbutan--one
(f) -Phenylpropan--ol
Among the following the number of compounds which will give positive iodoform reaction is _____.
(a) -Phenylbutan--one
(b) -Methylbutan--ol
(c) -Methylbutan--ol
(d) -Phenylethanol
(e) -dimethylbutan--one
(f) -Phenylpropan--ol
Correct answer: 4
Solution
Iodoform test is used to check the presence of carbonyl compounds with the structure or alcohols with the structure in a given unknown substance. The reaction of iodine, a base and a methyl ketone gives a yellow precipitate along with an “antiseptic” smell.
Hence, (c), (d), (e) and (f) give iodoform reaction
Hence, the correct answer is 4.
