Question

Give a chemical test to distinguish between 1-phenylether and 2-phenyl ether

Answer 1

Hi there,

Iodoform test is a chemical test which is used to determine the difference between 1-phenyl ether and 2-phenyl ether. 1-phenyl is treated with iodine and a strong base such NaOH gives Yellow precipitates. On another side, 2-phenyl ether does not show Iodoform test. Iodoform chemical test is used to differentiate 1-phenyl ether and 2-phenyl ether.

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