MCQ
Which is major product formed when acetone is heated with iodine and potassium hydroxide?
  • A
    Iodoacetone
  • B
    Acetic acid
  • Iodoform
  • D
    Acetophenone

Answer

Correct option: C.
Iodoform
c
$CH_3COCH_3 + 3I_2 + 4KOH$  $ \longrightarrow$ $CHI_3 + CH_3COOK + 3HI + 3H_2O$

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