JEE Main202127 Jul 2021Morning ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Presence of which reagent will affect the reversibility of the following reaction, and change it to a irreversible reaction : C H 4 + I 2 ⇌ Reversible hv CH 3 - I   +   HI
Options
- AHOCl
- Bdilute HNO 2
- CLiquid NH 3
- DConcentrated HIO 3
Correct answer
D. Concentrated HIO 3
Step-by-step solution
Iodination of alkane is reversible reaction. It can be irreversible in the presence of strong oxidising agent like conc. HNO 3 or conc. HIO 3