An unknown compound gave a positive Tollens' test. Treatment of the unknown with I2/NaOH gave a solid which was identified as iodoform. The unknown was? (a) Ethanal (b) Acetone (c) Propanal (d) Acetophenone

An unknown compound gave a positive Tollens' test. Treatment of the
unknown with I2/NaOH gave a solid which was identified as iodoform. The
unknown was?
(a) Ethanal
(b) Acetone
(c) Propanal
(d) Acetophenone
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Ethanal
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