Question

2 why is sulphuric acid not used during the reaction of alcohols with ki

Answer 1

Since H2SO4 is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes HI (produced in the reactionto I2). As a result, the reaction betweenalcohol and HI to produce alkyl iodide cannot occur. Therefore, sulphuric acidis not used during the reaction of alcohols with KI.

Answer 2

becoz alcohol is basic in nature and h2so4 is acidic they eill neutralize each other to an extent