NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What reagent is used to prepare alkyl iodides from alcohols in the presence of 95% orthophosphoric acid?
Options
- AThionyl chloride
- BSodium iodide
- CPhosphorus tribromide
- DConcentrated HBr
Correct answer
B. Sodium iodide
Step-by-step solution
Sodium iodide is used in the presence of 95% orthophosphoric acid to prepare alkyl iodides.