The
methyl 
group 
is
converted to haloform This oxidation does not
affect a carbon-carbon
double bond, if present
in the molecule Iodoform reaction with sodium hypoiodite is also used for detection
of CH3CO group or CH3CH(OH) group which produces CH3CO group
on oxidation Rationalised 2023-24
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