Write the classification of aliphatic ketones with example. What is the action of sodium hypoiodite on acetone

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Q. Write the classification of aliphatic ketones with example. What is the action of sodium hypoiodite on acetone?

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Ketones are symmetrical or mixed depending on the two attached alkyl groups; acetone gives a positive iodoform test with sodium hypoiodite.

Classification of aliphatic ketones by structure:

Simple (symmetrical) ketones: Both alkyl/aryl groups attached to the carbonyl carbon are identical, e.g. $CH_3-CO-CH_3$ (acetone, dimethyl ketone).
Mixed (unsymmetrical) ketones: The two groups attached to the carbonyl carbon are different, e.g. $CH_3-CO-C_2H_5$ (methyl ethyl ketone, butan-2-one). Action of sodium hypoiodite on acetone (iodoform reaction): Acetone, having a methyl ketone group ( $CH_3CO-$ ), reacts with sodium hypoiodite (generated from $I_2$ + NaOH) to give a yellow precipitate of iodoform: …

Q.Write the classification of aliphatic ketones with example. What is the action of sodium hypoiodite on acetone?