AIPMT 2001
Which of the following is correct?
A
On reduction, any aldehyde gives secondary alcohol.
B
Reaction of vegetable oil with H2SO4 gives glycerine
C
Alcoholic iodine with NaOH gives iodoform.
D
Sucrose on reaction with NaCl gives invert sugar.
Explanation
C2H5OH + 4I2 + NaOH $$ \to $$
CHI3 + NaI
+ HCOONa + H2O
Iodoform is a pale yellow solid which crystallises in
hexagonal plates.