Which of the following compounds does not undergo haloform reaction ?

Options

A. `CH_(3)-underset(OH)underset(|)(CH)-CH_(3)`
B. `CH_(3)-underset(O)underset(||)( C)-CH_(3)`
C. `C_(2)H_(5) - underset(OH)underset(|)(CH)-C_(2)H_(5)`
D. `CH_(3) - underset(O)underset(||)C-C_(2)H_(5)`

Answer

C

Explanation

Haloform is given by compound containing
`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)C-` group or `R-underset(OH)underset(|)(CH) - CH_(3)` (Methyl ketone group)