R-X + NaI R-I + NaX The solvent which is used in the above reaction is

MHT CET Chemistry question

The solvent which is used in the above reaction is

(A)acetone
(B)dry acetoneCorrect
(C)water
(D)ethylacetate

Answer: (B)

Solution

The Finkelstein reaction is done in dry acetone, in which NaI dissolves but NaCl/NaBr precipitate and drive the equilibrium forward; water would dissolve all the salts and prevent this, ethyl acetate

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