NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What is the preferred method for synthesizing alkyl fluorides?
Options
- AHeating alkyl chlorides/bromides in the presence of metallic chloride.
- BHeating alkyl chlorides/bromides in the presence of metallic fluoride.
- CHeating alkyl fluorides in the presence of metallic fluoride.
- DHeating alkyl bromides in the presence of metallic bromide.
Correct answer
B. Heating alkyl chlorides/bromides in the presence of metallic fluoride.
Step-by-step solution
The best method for synthesizing alkyl fluorides is by heating alkyl chlorides/bromides in the presence of metallic fluoride.