Question

explain why iodination of methane occurs in presence of iodic acid​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In fact, hydrogen iodide formed is a very strong reducing agent and it can convert iodomethane back to methane. To overcome this difficulty, iodination is generally carried out in the presence of strong oxidising agents like iodic acid (HIO3) which oxides HI formed during the reaction to iodine.

Answer 2

In fact, hydrogen iodide formed is a very strong reducing agent and it can convert iodomethane back to methane. To overcome this difficulty, iodination is generally carried out in the presence of strong oxidising agents like iodic acid (HIO3) which oxides HI formed during the reaction to iodine.

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