The reaction, RCl+NaIDry acetone⟶R−I+NaCl is known as:
A
Wurtz reaction
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B
Fittig reaction
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C
Wurtz - Fitting reaction
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D
Finkelstein's reaction
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Solution
The correct option is D Finkelstein's reaction R−X+NaIDry acetone⟶R−I+NaX
where, X=Cl or Br.
This reaction is known as Finkelstein reaction. Finkelstein's reaction is used to prepare alkyl iodides starting from alkyl chlorides and alkyl bromides.