NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is used to generate phosphorus tribromide and triiodide in situ during reactions with alcohols?
Options
- APhosphorus pentachloride (PCl 5 )
- BPhosphorus trichloride (PCl 3 )
- CRed phosphorus with bromine and iodine
- DSodium iodide in orthophosphoric acid
Correct answer
C. Red phosphorus with bromine and iodine
Step-by-step solution
These reagents are used to generate phosphorus tribromide and triiodide in situ during the reaction.