Question

Why is iodoform prepared by reacting acetone with hypo iodide and not with iodine?

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Hi buddy

This is because the resulting product will not be in a coreect combo

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