MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

Which of the following compounds is obtained by using Finkelstein reaction ?

(A)Alkyl fluorides
(B)Alkyl chlorides
(C)Alkyl bromides
(D)Alkyl iodidesCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

The Finkelstein reaction converts an alkyl chloride or bromide into an alkyl iodide by heating with NaI in dry acetone: (X = Cl, Br). NaCl/NaBr are insoluble in acetone and precipitate, driving the equilibrium

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