Question

Which of the following compounds will give positive iodoform test?
A) Isopropyl alcohol
B) Propionaldehyde
C) Ethylphenyl ketone
D) Benzyl alcohol​

Answer 1

Isopropyl alcohol (CH3)2CHOH will give a positive iodoform test as it can be easily oxidized to acetone CH3COCH3- a methyl ketone.

Methyl ketone gives a positive iodoform test.

Option A is correct.