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What is the major product of the reaction of with in the presence of aqueous ?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: B —
Solution
- Propanone is a methyl ketone and undergoes the iodoform reaction.
- The reaction involves the exhaustive iodination of the methyl group followed by cleavage.
- The products are (iodoform) and sodium acetate.
- Hence the answer is (B).
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