Multiple choice

Which of the following compounds gives the iodoform test?

  1. 3-Pentanone

  2. 2-Pentanone

  3. Nitrobenzene

  4. Aniline

  5. Both (3) and (4)

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B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because the oxidation of the reaction of methyl ketones with halogen, in the presence of an alkali, gives haloform. Hence, 2-pantanone gives the iodoform test.