Question

Give reason f) iodoform is obtained by reaction of acetone with hypoiodite ion but not iodide ion.

Answer 1

Acetone undergoes oxidation to acetate ion during the formation of iodoform. The Hypoiodite stronger oxidizing agent so it can convert acetone into iodoform whereas iodide ion is a reducing agent so it cannot act as oxidizing agent.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Hypoiodite ion is very strong oxidising agent ,hence it can oxidise iodoform to acetone.iodide ion is a reducing agent and hence it cannot oxidise acetone to iodoform.

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