Practice question
Question
Which of the following alcohols does not give a positive iodoform test?
Explanation
The iodoform test is positive for CH₃CH(OH)- structures. Propan-1-ol (CH₃CH₂CH₂OH) oxidizes to propanal, which lacks the required group, giving a negative result.
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