Which of the following statements is wrong?

  • A
    All carbonyl compounds of the general structure $CH_3-C(=O)-R$ give a positive iodoform test.
  • B
    All secondary alcohols give iodoform reaction.
  • C
    Alkanols of the structure $CH_3-CH(OH)-R$ (where $R = H,$ alkyl or aryl) give iodoform reaction.
  • D
    The only aldehyde giving iodoform reaction is acetaldehyde.

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