C2H5OH + 2 I2 + NaOH → CH3I + HCOONa + 3 HI
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
C-II - 4 e- → CII (oxidation)
4 I0 + 4 e- → 4 I-I (reduction)
C2H5OH is a reducing agent, I2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- CH3I – Iodomethane
- Other names: Methyl iodide , M , Ethyl iodide|Methyl iodine|Monoiodomethane}}
- Appearance: Colorless liquid ; Colourless liquid with characteristic odour. turns brown on exposure to light and moisture ; Colorless liquid with a pungent, ether-like odor. [Note: Turns yellow, red, or brown on exposure to light & moisture.]
- HCOONa – Sodium methanoate
- HI – Iodane