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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