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Which one of the following compounds will give a yellow precipitate when reacted with \( I_2/\text{NaOH} \)?

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The iodform reaction gives a yellow precipitate only for alcohols that have the structure \( -CHOH-CH_3 \), where the hydroxyl group is adjacent to a methyl group.
Updated On: May 5, 2026
  • \( C_6H_5OH \)
  • \( C_6H_5CH_2OH \)
  • \( (CH_3)_3C - OH \)
  • \( C_6H_5CHOH - CH_3 \)
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The Correct Option is D

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