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Which of the following reagents is commonly used for the substitution of a halogen atom with an alkyl group in a haloalkane?

Options

  1. ASodium iodide (NaI)
  2. BSodium hydroxide (NaOH)
  3. CSodium borohydride (NaBH 4 )
  4. DLithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH 4 )

Correct answer

A. Sodium iodide (NaI)

Step-by-step solution

Sodium iodide is often used for the substitution of a halogen atom with an alkyl group.

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