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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

What is the product formed when Ethyl bromide reacts with a solution of potassium iodide in acetone? 

Options:

Methyl iodide

Ethyl iodide

Propyl bromide 

Propyl iodide

Correct Answer:

Ethyl iodide

Explanation:

Ethyl bromide reacts with a solution of potassium iodide in acetone to produce ethyl iodide and potassium bromide.