Chemistry · Detection of functional groups: hydroxyl (alcoholic and phenolic), carbonyl (aldehyde and ketones), carboxyl and amino groups in organic compounds

In iodine charge transfer test the color of ether compound formed is:

In iodine charge transfer test the color of ether compound formed is:

  • A. blue
  • B. pale yello
  • C. brown
  • D. dark red

Step-by-step solution

In the iodine charge transfer test, iodine forms a charge-transfer complex with unsaturated compounds or ethers, resulting in a characteristic brown color. This test is commonly used to detect the presence of unsaturation or ether functional groups.
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