NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-3

  • question_answer
    2-pentanone and 3-pentanone can be distinguished by

    A)  Cannizzaro's reaction

    B)  Aldol condensation

    C)  lodoform reaction

    D)  Clemmensen's reduction        

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

        \[C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{3}}\] (2-pentanone) gives positive iodoform test while \[C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}\] \[COC{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{3}}\](3-pentanone) does not give iodoform test.


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