Describe the procedure and reactions involved in preparation of Iodoform from Ethanol.
When ethanol is warmed (60o
C) with iodine in the presence of an alkali (NaOH or Na2CO3), iodoform is obtained
Ethanol
"C_2\n\n\u200bH_5\n\n\u200bOH\n\n\u200b+4I_2\n\n\u200b+6NaOH\u27f6\n\nCHI_3\n\n\u200b\n\n\u200b+HCOONa+5NaI+5H_2\n\n\u200bO"
(ii) The product formed will be biphenyl and sodium chloride (NaCl)
Wurts Fittig reaction
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