AIIMS2007Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2007 Chemistry Halogen Exchange Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion : Alkyl iodide can be prepared by treating alkyl chloride/bromide with NaI in acetone.

Reason : NaCl/NaBr are soluble in acetone while NaI is not.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

This is Finkelstein reaction involving conversion of alkyl chloride/bromide to alkyl iodide.

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