Chemistry, asked by lakshiiGAR3G9E, 1 year ago

why is sulphuric acid not used during the reaction of alcohols with KI?

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Answered by srihavya22
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As H2SO4 is a strong oxidizing agent, it oxidises HI to form I2 molecule. As a result, the reaction b/w alcohol and KI to produce alkyl halide doesnt occur in presence of sulphuric acid
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