Which compound gives a positive iodoform test?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Ethanol
- Step 1: Ethanol has the CH3CH(OH)- group, which gives yellow iodoform; the other alcohols named lack it. Answer: Ethanol. Why not the others: Propan-1-ol, Methanol and Butan-1-ol don't fit.
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