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Iodination of alkanes is always carried out in the presence of some oxidising agents like HIO3{HIO}_3. This is because
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Correct option: B
it is a reversible reaction
Option B (it is a reversible reaction) is correct because iodination of alkanes is a reversible reaction, and the HI formed can react with the iodinated alkane to regenerate the alkane and iodine. Oxidizing agents are used to consume the HI and drive the reaction forward.

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