Among the following the one that gives positives iodoform test upon reaction with $${I_2}$$ and $$NaOH$$ is

The correct order of increasing acid strength of the compounds

A metal, $$M$$ forms chlorides in its $$+2$$ and $$+4$$ oxidation states. Which of the following statements about these chlorides is correct?

The number of values of $$x$$ in the interval $$\left[ {0,3\pi } \right]\,$$ satisfying the equation $$2{\sin ^2}x + 5\sin x - 3 = 0$$ is