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Which of the following give a positive iodoform test with /?

  1. Aethanol
  2. Bpropan-2-ol
  3. Cbutan-1-ol
  4. D1-phenylethanol

Answer: A, B, D

The test needs a unit (or after oxidation). Ethanol, propan-2-ol and 1-phenylethanol have it. Butan-1-ol does not.
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