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How would you convert propanone to iodoform?
How is the following conversion carried out? Write reaction and condition only.
Propanone to iodoform
Very Short Answer
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Solution
\[\ce{\underset{Propanone}{CH3COCH3} + \underset{Iodine}{3I2} + 4NaOH ->[3NaOH][]\underset{Iodoform}{CHI3} + \underset{Sodium acetate}{CH3COONa} + 3NaI + 3H2O}\]
Conditions: Warm the mixture gently.
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