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Haloalkanes And Haloarenes

Question
CBSEENCH12007683

What is the role of phosphorus in the preparation of ethyl iodide from ethyl alcohol and iodine?

Solution
Phosphorus reacts with iodine to form phosphorus trichloride which then reacts with ethyl alcohol to form ethyl iodide.
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