engineering chemistry MCQ #913

The reaction of 1-chloropropane with NaI in acetone is an example of?

engineering chemistry MCQ #913

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of 1-chloropropane with NaI in acetone is an example of?

    • A) SN1
    • B) SN2
    • C) Finkelstein reaction
    • D) Both B and C

    Answer: Both B and C

    Explanation: The reaction is an SN2 reaction and is also known as the Finkelstein reaction, used to prepare alkyl iodides from alkyl chlorides or bromides.