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Question

Determine the major product of the reaction between acetophenone and I₂ in base.

Reaction scheme showing acetophenone reacting with iodine in base to form a product.

Accepted Answer

Acetophenone with a negative charge reacting with chloroform in a haloform reaction.

Answer

Acetophenone reacting with chloroform in a haloform reaction.

Answer

Acetophenone with a methyl group reacting with chloroform in a haloform reaction.

Answer

Acetophenone with a hydroxyl group reacting with chloroform in a haloform reaction.

Determine the major product of the reaction between acetophenone and I2 in base.