Which of the following compounds will give a yellow precipitate with i...
TIPS/Formulae :Iodoform reaction is given by the compounds containing


CH
3CHO and CH
3CH
2OH.2-Hydroxypropane (CH
3CHOHCH
3) contains the grouping CH
3CHOH— and acetophenone (C
6H
5COCH
3) contains the grouping CH
3CO– linked to carbon and hence give yellow ppt. with I
2 and
alkali—iodoform test.In methyl acetate (CH
3COOC
2H
5) and acetamide (CH
3CO–NH
2), CH
3CO is attached to a hetero atom but not to carbon atom and hence both these compounds do not give iodoform test.
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Which of the following compounds will give a yellow precipitate with i...
Answer:
Introduction:
In this question, we are asked to determine which of the given compounds will give a yellow precipitate with iodine and alkali. The reaction of iodine with alkali forms a complex, which is typically yellow in color. Let's analyze each compound and determine if it will give a yellow precipitate.
Analysis:
a) 2-Hydroxypropane:
2-Hydroxypropane is an alcohol, which contains a hydroxyl group (-OH). When this compound reacts with iodine and alkali, the hydroxyl group can oxidize to form a carbonyl compound. The carbonyl compound can further react with iodine to form a yellow precipitate. Therefore, 2-Hydroxypropane is expected to give a yellow precipitate.
b) Acetophenone:
Acetophenone is a ketone, which contains a carbonyl group (>C=O). Ketones do not react with iodine and alkali to form a yellow precipitate. Therefore, Acetophenone is not expected to give a yellow precipitate.
c) Methyl acetate:
Methyl acetate is an ester, which contains an ester functional group (-COO-). Esters do not react with iodine and alkali to form a yellow precipitate. Therefore, Methyl acetate is not expected to give a yellow precipitate.
d) Acetamide:
Acetamide is an amide, which contains an amide functional group (-CONH2). Amides do not react with iodine and alkali to form a yellow precipitate. Therefore, Acetamide is not expected to give a yellow precipitate.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, the compounds that are expected to give a yellow precipitate with iodine and alkali are 2-Hydroxypropane and Acetophenone. Therefore, the correct answer is option A and B.