Answer to Question #251310 in Physical Chemistry for SHANIB HUSSAIN

Question #251310

Describe the procedure and reactions involved in preparation of Iodoform from Ethanol. 


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Expert's answer
2021-10-15T02:55:20-0400

When ethanol is warmed (60o

C) with iodine in the presence of an alkali (NaOH or Na2​CO3​), 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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