Which of the following catalyst is used

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Which of the following catalyst is used to obtain iodoalkanes by hetaing alcohol with potassium iodide?

Options:

Hypophosphrus acid

Phosphorus acid

Hypophosphoric acid

Phosphoric acid

Correct Answer:

Phosphoric acid

Explanation:

When alcohols are heated with potassium or sodium iodide in 95% phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄), iodoalkanes are generated.