Iodoform

Which of these undergoes iodoform? My answer is: top - 1 and 3 bottom - 2 Just wanted to confirm as there wasn't a good solution.
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Nimboi
NimboiOP2mo ago
Also, what's the rhyme or reason behind some things undergoing iodoform? I understand methyl carbonyls But what's the deal with alcohols?
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SMASHER
SMASHER2mo ago
Top 1 and 3 will And I forgot about the alcohol thing But what I remember is that it will get oxidised into aldehyde Then it will give iodoform
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!Nimay¡2mo ago
Ketomethyl groups and groups oxidisable to ketomethyl groups jitna mujhe yaad hai
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iTeachChem2mo ago
Yes what the above comments said are valid for secondary alcohols
Nimboi
NimboiOP2mo ago
Ahh ok Thanks guys +solved smasher787 nimay iTeachChem
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