JEE Main 2014 · 9 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q59

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 59 of 90

Which is the major product formed when acetone is heated with iodine and potassium hydroxide ?

Iodoacetone

Acetic acid

Iodoform

Acetophenone

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Acetone is a methyl ketone. $\ce{I2}$ /KOH gives the iodoform reaction, producing iodoform ( $\ce{CHI3}$ ) and acetate.

JEE Main 2014 · 9 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 59