Question

Consider the following compounds:

Which will give the iodoform test?

(a) only I
(b) both I and II
(c) only II
(d) all

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) only II

Although \(CH_3\underset{||\\O}CCH_2COCH_3\) contains a CH₃CO group linked to carbon, it does not undergo iodoform test. This is because iodination occurs at the more reactive CH₂ group rather than terminal CH₃ which is essential for iodoform test to occur