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21. Enolate Chemistry:Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon - Part 1 of 2

24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon / Haloform Reaction / Problem 13

The haloform reaction involves the conversion of methyl ketone to carboxylate ion and haloform. Why do only methyl ketones form haloforms?

A

Because of the less steric hindrance of the methyl group, only methyl ketones can form a haloform.

B

Because of their higher electrophilicity, only methyl ketones can form a haloform.

C

Because only methyl can have three halogen atoms on its α-carbon to form a good leaving group, only methyl ketones can form a haloform.

D

None of these.

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