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why is sulphuric acid not used during reactions of alcohol wth KI?

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KI reacts with H₂SO₄ to produce HI. Since, H₂SO₄ is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes HI to I₂.As a result, the reaction between alcohol and HI to produce alkyl iodide cannot occur. Therefore, sulphuric acid is not used during the reaction of alcohols with KI.

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