Why pyruvic acid gives IODOFORM test. I think it should give this test. It is a acid and will react with base
Nikhil Singh , 8 Years ago
Grade 12th pass
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Anjali Ahuja
Last Activity: 8 Years ago
Hello Dear, Iodoform test is done to identify CO-CH3 group in aldehyde & ketones. See the structure of Pyruvic acid. It can react with base as well but that will not be an identification test.
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