Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Which sodium halide is employed in Finkelstein reaction?

Options:

Sodium chloride

Sodium bromide

Sodium fluoride

Sodium iodide

Correct Answer:

Sodium iodide

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Sodium iodide

The Finkelstein reaction is used to convert alkyl chlorides or bromides into alkyl iodides.

  • The reaction is carried out using sodium iodide (NaI) in acetone.
  • NaCl or NaBr precipitates out, driving the reaction forward.