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NEET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
How are alkyl iodides often prepared?
How are alkyl iodides often prepared?
Options
- ABy reacting alkyl iodides with NaI.
- BBy reacting alkyl chlorides/bromides with NaI in dry acetone.
- CBy heating alkyl alcohols with NaI.
- DBy mixing alkyl chlorides/bromides with NaI in water.
Correct answer
B. By reacting alkyl chlorides/bromides with NaI in dry acetone.
Step-by-step solution
Alkyl iodides are often prepared by the reaction of alkyl chlorides/bromides with NaI in dry acetone.