MHT CET2019Evening ShiftChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Which reaction is useful in exchange of halogen in alkyl chloride by iodide?
Options
- AWurtz reaction
- BFinkelstein reaction
- CReimer-Tiemann reaction
- DWilliamson synthesis
Correct answer
B. Finkelstein reaction
Step-by-step solution
The reaction is useful in exchange of halogen in alkyl chloride by iodide is Finkelstein reaction. This reaction is used in preparation of alkhyl iodide by the reaction of alkyl chloride, bromide with Nal in dry acetone. e. g. C H 3 C H 2 B r + N a l A c e t o n e Δ C H 3 C H 2 l + N a B r