lodoform is obtained by reaction of acetone with hypoiodite ion but not iodide ion.
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Ans: 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.
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