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Which of the following statement is wrong -

A

All carbonyl compounds of the general structure `CH_(3)-underset(O)underset(||)(C)-R` give a positive iodoform test

B

All secondary alcohols give iodoform reaction

C

Alkanols of the structure `CH_(3) CH(OH)` - R (where R=H, alkyl or aryl) give iodoform reaction.

D

The only aldehyde giving iodoform reaction is acetaldehyde.

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To determine which statement is wrong regarding Iodoform reactions, let's analyze each statement step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the first statement **Statement:** "All carbonyl compounds of the general structure CH3COOR give a positive Iodoform test." - **Analysis:** The Iodoform test is positive for methyl ketones (compounds with the structure RCOCH3). Since CH3COOR includes a methyl group attached to the carbonyl carbon (C=O), it qualifies as a methyl ketone. Therefore, this statement is **correct**. ### Step 2: Analyze the second statement **Statement:** "All secondary alcohols give Iodoform reaction." - **Analysis:** Not all secondary alcohols can give a positive Iodoform reaction. For example, the secondary alcohol CH3CH2CH(OH)CH2CH3 does not have a methyl group adjacent to the carbonyl that would form during oxidation. Therefore, this statement is **wrong**. ### Step 3: Analyze the third statement **Statement:** "Alkenols of the structure CH3-CHOH where R is equal to H, alkyl, and aryl give Iodoform reaction." - **Analysis:** This statement is true. If R is H, the compound can oxidize to form acetaldehyde (which gives a positive Iodoform test). If R is an alkyl or aryl group, the compound can also oxidize to form a methyl ketone, which would give a positive Iodoform test as well. Thus, this statement is **correct**. ### Step 4: Analyze the fourth statement **Statement:** "The only aldehyde giving Iodoform reaction is Acetaldehyde." - **Analysis:** Acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) is indeed the only aldehyde that gives a positive Iodoform test because it contains the necessary methyl group adjacent to the carbonyl. Other aldehydes do not have this structure. Therefore, this statement is **correct**. ### Conclusion The only statement that is wrong is the second statement: "All secondary alcohols give Iodoform reaction." ### Final Answer **The wrong statement is:** "All secondary alcohols give Iodoform reaction." ---
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