What is the product of the reaction between acetone and iodine in the presence o

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What is the product of the reaction between acetone and iodine in the presence of a base?
  1. Iodoacetone
  2. Iodoform
  3. Bromoacetone
  4. Chloroacetone

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the product of the reaction between acetone and iodine in the presence of a base?
  • Step 1: Start with acetone, which is a type of ketone.
  • Step 2: Add iodine to the acetone.
  • Step 3: Introduce a base (like sodium hydroxide) to the mixture.
  • Step 4: The base helps the reaction occur by making the acetone more reactive.
  • Step 5: Iodine reacts with the acetone to form a compound.
  • Step 6: This compound undergoes further reactions in the presence of the base.
  • Step 7: The final product of this reaction is called Iodoform.
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