JEE Main 2021 — Aldehydes and Ketones Question with Solution
JEE Main 2021 (27 Aug Shift 1)
Question
The structure of the starting compound used in the reaction given below is:

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Correct answer
B

Step-by-step explanation
The haloform reaction is a chemical reaction where a haloform is produced by the exhaustive halogenation of a methyl ketone.

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