Explain finkel Stein reaction with an example

1.	Explain finkel Stein reaction with an example
Answer» Finkelstein reaction: An SN2 reaction in which one halogen ATOM (the LEAVING group) is replaced by ANOTHER halogen atom (the NUCLEOPHILE). In this example of the Finkelstein reaction, 1-chloro-2-phenylethane (a primary alkyl HALIDE) is treated with sodium iodide (the nucleophile) to produce 1-iodo-2-phenylethane.

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