Q.

Which of the following alcohols does not give an iodoform test?

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a

CH32CH(OH)CH3

b

C7H14O

c

CH(OH)CH2CH3

d

CH3CH2CH(OH)CH3

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

2-butanol alcohols does not give an iodoform test.

A yellow precipitate of iodoform is produced because butanol also includes the chemical group CH3CH(OH). Iodoform testing is only performed on ethanol, primary alcohol. Alpha methyl groups are not present in it. The reaction of the provided chemical with NaOH and $ I 2$ does not produce an iodoform.

Hence, option is correct.

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Which of the following alcohols does not give an iodoform test?