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Which of the following will not form a yellow precipitate on heating with an alkaline solution of iodine?

1. Secondary alcohol
2. Primary alcohol
3. Ketone
4. Acid

Correct answer: Primary alcohol

Solution

Primary alcohols do not form a yellow precipitate with an alkaline solution of iodine (iodoform test), as they lack the necessary methyl ketone group or structure.

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