MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryAlkyl and Aryl HalidesE elimination follows an antiperiplanar structure

What is the name of the following reactions? NaI Dryacetone CH CH CH Br CH CH CH I -> (EAMCET 2014)

A.Sandmeyer reaction

B.Gattermann reaction

C.Finkelstein reaction✓ Correct

D.Swarts reaction

Explanation

Alkyl bromide reacts with sodium iodide (in acetone or methanol) to form alkyl iodides. This is called Finkelstein reaction. 3 2 2 3 2 2 acetone -> NaI Dry CH CH CH Br CH CH CH I NaBr

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