JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

The conversion of ethyl bromide to ethyl iodide using sodium iodide and dry acetone, this reaction is known as

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Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. ASwarts reaction
  2. BFinkelstein reaction
  3. CSandmeyer reaction
  4. DStephen reaction

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) : Finkelstein reaction is used for the preparation of alkyl iodides from alkyl chlorides or bromides using sodium or potassium iodide and acetone.

Ethyl bromide

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