Question

The name of the reaction of RX and NaI is:

• A. Grignard reaction
• B. Finkelstein reaction
• C. Wurtz reaction
• D. Wurtz-Fittig reaction

Hint:

Finkelstein reaction is useful for converting alkyl chlorides/bromides to alkyl iodides using NaI in acetone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identifying the Reaction Type The reaction: \[ RX + NaI \rightarrow RI + NaX \] is a nucleophilic substitution where halogens (X) are replaced by iodine (\(I^-\)). This is known as the Finkelstein reaction.