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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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
4 Reactions due to a-hydrogen
Acidity of aaaaa-hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones: The aldehydes
and ketones undergo a number of reactions due to the acidic nature
of a-hydrogen