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Hydrocarbons
Question
What is the function of iodic acid in the iodination of alkanes? Can we use any other substance in its place?
Solution
It oxidises HI to I2. An oxidising agent like HNO3 can also be used in its place.
Some More Questions From Hydrocarbons Chapter
Define cracking.
What is the function of iodic acid in the iodination of alkanes? Can we use any other substance in its place?
What is alternation effect?
Arrange the following compounds in order of their increasing boiling points:
n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Ethane, 2-2-Dimethylpentane, 2-Methylpentane.
n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Ethane, 2-2-Dimethylpentane, 2-Methylpentane.
Why is light or heat necessary to initiate chlorination reaction of alkanes?
What are conformation or rotational isomers?
Out of eclipsed and staggered conformation of ethane, which is more stable?
Can you separate the two conformations of ethane?
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