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What is the function of red phosphorous in concentrated HI ?

K Balu Harsha Vardan , 8 Years ago
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The role of the red phosphorus in the reduction reaction is elucidated: it intervenes in a catalytic cycle by an oxido-reductive disproportionation with the liberated iodine, affording either hypophosphorous acid in aqueous media, or P2I4 in anhydrous media with concomitant regeneration of HI.
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