Class XII problem
distinguish test between CH3CHO and C6H5CH2CHO
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Iodoform test
Iodoform test is shown only by compounds which have three alpha hydrogens on the same hydrogen atom.
Acetaldehyde gives this test and not 2-phenyl-ethanal.
Reaction-
CH3CHO + NaOH + I2 --> CHI3 + HCOONa
Iodoform test is shown only by compounds which have three alpha hydrogens on the same hydrogen atom.
Acetaldehyde gives this test and not 2-phenyl-ethanal.
Reaction-
CH3CHO + NaOH + I2 --> CHI3 + HCOONa
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