Question

Why ethy alcohol gives positive iodoform test

Answer 1

Alcohols that have the general structural formula 1 also give a positive iodoform test because, under the reaction conditions, they are oxidized to the corresponding methyl ketone, or, in the case of ethanol to acetaldehyde, which is the only aldehyde that undergoes haloform reaction.

Answer 2

Answer:

Alcohols that have the general structural formula 1 also give a positive iodoform test because, under the reaction conditions, they are oxidized (see oxidation) to the corresponding methyl ketone, or, in the case of ethanol to acetaldehyde, which is the only aldehyde that undergoes haloform reaction.