Iodoform reactions

Question: Does ethanamide & ethanoic acid give positive iodoform test?




Ans:

Okay, i've drawn up the molecules you asked abt and the required structural units for a positive iodoform test. As you can see, both ethanoic acid and ethanamide DO NOT HAVE either of the 2 structural units in the red box. Therefore the iodoform test will present a negative result.