What would be the major product(s)of the following reaction?
A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV
E)More than one of these choices.

Question

What would be the major product(s)of the following reaction? 
A)I 
B)II 
C)III 
D)IV 
E)More than one of these choices.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction involves the reaction of NaI with H2SO4, which is a classic method for preparing I2. The balanced chemical equation is: NaI + H2SO4 -> HSO4- + HI. HI is a strong reducing agent and can reduce sulfuric acid to sulfur dioxide: 2HI + H2SO4 -> 2H2O + 2SO2 + I2. Therefore, the major product of the reaction is I2 (IV).

What Would Be the Major Product(s)of the Following Reaction