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Leaving Group Conversions - Using HX
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols / Leaving Group Conversions - Using HX / Problem 1

One method to convert an alcohol into an alkyl iodide is by using triphenylphosphine and iodine. Provide a mechanism for the reaction below. (Hint: triphenylphosphine first acts as a nucleophile.)

Reaction mechanism converting alcohol to alkyl iodide using triphenylphosphine and iodine.

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