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What is used to generate phosphorus tribromide and triiodide in...

What is used to generate phosphorus tribromide and triiodide in situ during reactions with alcohols?

Options

  1. APhosphorus pentachloride (PCl5)
  2. BPhosphorus trichloride (PCl3)
  3. CRed phosphorus with bromine and iodine
  4. 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.
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