Question

\(C_{2}H_{2} \xrightarrow[Hg^{2+}/H^{+},\,333K]{H_{2}O} A \xrightarrow{CH_{3}MgBr/H_{3}O^{+}} B \xrightarrow{Cu/573K} C\) A and C cannot be distinguished by using

• A. \(H^{+}/K_{2}Cr_{2}O_{7}\)
• B. Fehling's reagent
• C. Tollens' reagent
• D. Iodoform test \bigskip

Hint:

The only aldehyde giving iodoform test is ethanal. Acetone also gives iodoform test because it contains the \(-COCH_3\) group.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D