why sulphuric acid not used in reaction of alcohol with KI?
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Since H2SO4 is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes HI (produced in the reaction to I2). ... Therefore, sulphuric acid is not used during the reaction of alcohols with KI. Instead, a non-oxidizing acid such as H3PO4 is used.
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Since H2SO4 is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes HI (produced in the reaction to I2). ... Therefore, sulphuric acid is not used during the reaction of alcohols with KI. Instead, a non-oxidizing acid such as H3PO4 is used.
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