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Write the overall equation for the reaction between butan-1-ol, sodium iodide and sulphuric acid. Name the organic product and state the type of reaction taking place?

Reply 1

Dowel

Original post by itsyahg

Write the overall equation for the reaction between butan-1-ol, sodium iodide and sulphuric acid. Name the organic product and state the type of reaction taking place?

So i think the answer is:
butan-1-ol + sodium iodide + sulphuric acid --> 1-iodobutane + Sodium Hydroxide (+ sulphuric acid)
The reaction is nucleophilic substitution
Organic Product - 1-iodobutane

Reply 2

itsyahg

Original post by Dowel

So i think the answer is:
butan-1-ol + sodium iodide + sulphuric acid --> 1-iodobutane + Sodium Hydroxide (+ sulphuric acid)
The reaction is nucleophilic substitution
Organic Product - 1-iodobutane

Thank you so much! :smile: