Fig. 4
From: Imidazolate ionic liquids for high-capacity capture and reliable storage of iodine

Possible reactions in the I2 extraction process by [Ch][Im]. a Generation of [Ch][4-iodo-Im] and HI from [Ch][Im] and I2. b Reaction between [Ch][Im] and the generated HI. c, d Iodination reactions of [Ch][4-iodo-Im] and [Ch][4,5-diiodo-Im], respectively. e Formation of 2,4,5-triiodo-Im from [Ch][2,4,5-triiodo-Im] and HI. f Trap of HI by Im to form [ImH][I]