JEE Main 2021 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift
Question
Presence of which reagent will affect the reversibility of the following reaction, and change it to a irreversible reaction :
CH4 + I2 CH3 I + HI
CH4 + I2 CH3 I + HI
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
DConcentrated HIO3
Step-by-step explanation
Iodination of alkane is reversible reaction. It can be irreversible in the presence of strong oxidising agent like conc. HNO3 or conc. HIO3.
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