Methyl alcohol $(CH_3OH)$,ethyl alcohol $(C_2H_5OH)$,and acetone $(CH_3COCH_3)$ were treated with iodine and sodium hydroxide solutions. Which substances will give the iodoform test?

  • A
    Only ethyl alcohol
  • B
    Only methyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol
  • C
    Only ethyl alcohol and acetone
  • D
    Only acetone

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