The compound which does not respond to iodoform test is

The compound which does not respond to iodoform test is
  1. CH3-CHO
  2. CH3CHOHCH3
  3. C2H5-CO-C2H5
  4. C6H5COCH3

Solution

The compound that does not respond to the iodoform test is \(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{CO}-\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5\). This is because the iodoform test is specific to methyl ketones (compounds with the structure \(\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{CO}-\mathrm{CH}_3\)), which undergo oxidation in the presence of iodine and a base to produce iodoform (\(\mathrm{CHI} 3)\). Other types of ketones, such as the one given, do not undergo this reaction. ,

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