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The Finkelstein reaction can be used to prepare alkyl fluorides.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question during an online interview.I need to ask this question from Methods of Preparation of Haloalkanes topic in section Haloalkanes and Haloarenes of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct answer is (b) False

Explanation: The REAGENT in Finkelstein reaction is STRICTLY sodium IODIDE which reacts with either alkyl bromides or CHLORIDES to exchange the iodine with the other halogen group to form alkyl iodides.



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