The iodoform test is not shown by the compound

A
${CH}_{3} {COCH}_{3}$
B
${CH}_{3} {COCH}_{2} {CH}_{3}$
C
${CH}_{3} {CH}_{2} {COCH}_{2} {CH}_{3}$
D
${({CH}_{3})}_{2} CHOH$

Solution:

The iodoform test will be shown by a molecule containing $- {COCH}_{3}$ group or by a molecule producing this group on oxidation. The compound ${CH}_{3} {CH}_{2} {COCH}_{2} {CH}_{3}$ will not show iodoform test.

Solution:

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