NEETChemistryAlcohol Phenols and EthersMCQ+4 / −1
Number of isomeric alcohols of molecular formula C6H14O which give positive iodoform test is
- Athree
- Bfour
- Cfive
- Dtwo
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Correct answer: B
The iodoform test is positive for alcohols
with formula R — CHOH — CH3
.
Among C6H14O
isomers, the ones with positive iodoform test are:

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