MCQ
$HI$ cannot be prepared by the action of conc. ${H_2}S{O_4}$ on $KI$ because
  • A
    $HI$ is stronger than ${H_2}S{O_4}$
  • B
    $HI$ is more volatile than ${H_2}S{O_4}$
  • ${H_2}S{O_4}$ is an oxidising agent
  • D
    ${H_2}S{O_4}$ forms complex

Answer

Correct option: C.
${H_2}S{O_4}$ is an oxidising agent
c
(c) $KI + {H_2}S{O_4}\, \to \,KHS{O_4} + HI$

$HI$ is formed but it is further oxidised by conc. ${H_2}S{O_4}$ into ${I_2}$

$2HI + {H_2}S{O_4}\, \to \,2{H_2}O + \mathop {{I_2} + S{O_2}}\limits_{{\rm{Violet vapour}}} \uparrow $

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