Give one test from which methyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol are distinguished
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Iodoform test. when Ethyl alcohol reacted with Iodine and NaOH Yellow PPT of iodoform.formed.not give by methanol.
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Hey dear,
● Answer -
Methanol and ethanol can be distinguished by iodoform test.
● Explanation -
Ethanol and methanol both are treated with NaOH/I2.
NaOH + I2 --> NaOI + HI
Ethyl alcohol on iodoform test gives yellow precipitate.
C2H5OH + NaOI ---> CHI3 + HCOONa
Methanol dont undergo iodoform test hence no ppt is observed.
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