Question
Why Hunsdiecker reaction is not suitable for making alkyl iodide?
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Answer
In Hunsdiecker reaction, when RCOOAg is reacted $I _2$, ester is obtained as the main product in place of alkyl iodide. Therefore, this reaction is not suitable for making alkyl iodide.
$
2 RCOOAg+I_2 \longrightarrow RCOOR+CO_2+2 AgI
$
$
2 RCOOAg+I_2 \longrightarrow RCOOR+CO_2+2 AgI
$
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