What happens when n-Butyl alcohol reacts

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

What happens when n-Butyl alcohol reacts with red phosphorus and iodine?

Options:

Isopropyl iodide

n-Propyl iodide

n-Butyl iodide

Ethylene

Correct Answer:

n-Butyl iodide

Explanation:

n-Butyl alcohol reacts with red phosphorus and iodine to produce n-Butyl iodide.