While explaining haloform reaction my teacher told me that Me3C-(C=O)-CH3 does not give haloform reaction. What is the reason behind it since it does have a CH3 group?
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1The carbon in "MeC" looks like it has only two bonds. Can you clarify? – orthocresol Dec 10 '20 at 11:55
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Do you mean Me3C-(C=O)-CH3 ? – Adiboy Dec 10 '20 at 12:19
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@Adiboy sorry for the error, yes what you said is the one i am asking for – Singularity Dec 10 '20 at 12:44
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2I suggest that you read this well-written answer, especially the second paragraph https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/a/111543/94220 – Adiboy Dec 10 '20 at 12:57
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1Pinacolone is the common name of Me3C-(C=O)-CH3 – Adiboy Dec 10 '20 at 13:00