Question

How are alkyl iodides prepared from alkyl chlorides/bromides?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The alkyl halides can also be prepared by iodine – iodine addition to alkenes. ... In fact, alkyl fluorides, alkyl bromides and alkyl chlorides can be converted to iodides by just simply heating with excess aqueous HI with or without phase transfer catalysis.

Answer 2

Answer:

In fact, alkyl fluorides, alkyl bromides and alkyl chlorides can be converted to iodides by just simply heating with excess aqueous HI with or without phase transfer catalysis