engineering chemistry MCQ #820

The reaction of 2-chlorobutane with NaI in acetone gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #820

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of 2-chlorobutane with NaI in acetone gives?

    • A) 2-iodobutane
    • B) 1-iodobutane
    • C) 2-chlorobutane remains unchanged
    • D) But-2-ene

    Answer: 2-iodobutane

    Explanation: Finkelstein reaction occurs, Cl- is replaced by I- to give 2-iodobutane via SN2 reaction.