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Which of the following compounds will give a yellow precipitate with iodine and alkali?

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a
propane
b
Acetophenone and 2-Hydroxypropane
c
Methylacetate
d
Acetamide

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Correct option is B

2-Hydroxypropane will give CH3COCH3 which, in turn, will show iodoform test.

CH3COR is oxidized by NaOI to form iodoform and RCO2Na

wherein

C6H5COCH3+NaOH+I2C6H5CO2Na+CHI3


Acetamide and methyl acetate don't produce a yellow precipitate.

However, acetophenone and 2-hydroxypropane will result in a yellow precipitate.

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