Which of the following reagents will be able to provide distinction between acetophenone and benzophenone.

Options

A. Aqueous `NaHSO_(3)`
B. `I_(2)//aq. Na_(2)CO_(3)`
C. Brody's reagent
D. Benedict solution.

Answer

B

Explanation

`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)C-C_(6)H_(5)" "underset("Benzophenone")(C_(6)H_(5)overset(O)overset(||)C-C_(6)H_(5))`
Acetophenone will respond positively to iodoform test while benzophenone will not give iodoform test.