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| 1. | \(HI\) is a strong reducing agent. |
| 2. | The \(\text{H–I}\) bond is too strong to be broken homolytically. |
| 3. | The \(I\) atom combines with \(H\) atom to give back \(HI.\) |
| 4. | The iodine atom is not reactive enough to add across a double bond. |