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

  1. A
    -Hydroxypropane
  2. B
    Acetophenone
  3. C
    Methyl acetate
  4. D
    Acetamide

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This is the Iodoform Test. Compounds containing the group (methyl ketones) or group react with to form a yellow precipitate of Iodoform (). -Hydroxypropane: (contains ) Positive.Acetophenone: (contains ) Positive.(Note: Both A and B are correct in chemistry; standard 2012 solutions focus on Acetophenone as the classic carbonyl example).image

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Which of the following compounds will give a yellow precipitate with iodine and alkali?
A
-Hydroxypropane
B
Acetophenone
C
Methyl acetate
D
Acetamide

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