Iodoform formula.
CHI3.
Iodoform test positive result.
Yellow solid.
Only aldehyde which produces a positive result.
Ethanal.
Ketones which produce a positive result.
All 2-ones.
Alcohols which produce a positive result.
Ethanol and any 2-ols.
Why does ethanol and 2-ols get oxidised? By I2(NaOH)
Because I2 is a mild oxidation agent.
General reaction formula for iodoform test with a positive result.
Sample + I2/NaOH—>CHI3