JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2012 - No. 12)

Iodoform can be prepared from all except :
Ethyl methyl ketone
Isopropyl alcohol
3–Methyl – 2– butanone
Isobutyl alcohol

Explanation

Iodoform test is given by methyl ketones, acetaldehyde and methyl secondary alcohols.
AIEEE 2012 Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 149 English Explanation

isobutyl alcohol is a primary alcohol hence does'nt give positive iodoform test.

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