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Iodoform can be prepared from all except:

  1. A
    Ethyl methyl ketone
  2. B
    Isopropyl alcohol
  3. C
    3-Methyl-2-butanone
  4. D
    Isobutyl alcohol

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Iodoform test is given by compounds having a methyl keto group () or a methyl carbinol group ().Ethyl methyl ketone: (Has ) - Positive.Isopropyl alcohol: (Has ) - Positive.3-Methyl-2-butanone: (Has ) - Positive.Isobutyl alcohol: (Primary alcohol, lacks ) - Negative.

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Iodoform can be prepared from all except:
A
Ethyl methyl ketone
B
Isopropyl alcohol
C
3-Methyl-2-butanone
D
Isobutyl alcohol

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