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Q. Iodination of alkane is carried out in the presence of

Hydrocarbons

Solution:

Oxidising agents like $HNO_3$ or $HIO_3$ are used to oxidise $HI$ otherwise
$5HI + HIO_3 \rightarrow I_2 + 3H_2O$ The reaction would be reversible.