Chemistry · Organic Chemistry
In the context of organic chemistry, what does the classic Finkelstein reaction describe?
- 1The coupling of two alkyl halides using sodium metal in dry ether
- 2The conversion of an alkyl chloride or bromide to an alkyl iodide by treatment with sodium iodide in acetone✓
- 3The conversion of aryl diazonium salts to aryl halide using copper salts
- 4The reaction of an arene with acyl chlorides using a strong Lewis acid catalyst
Correct answer
The conversion of an alkyl chloride or bromide to an alkyl iodide by treatment with sodium iodide in acetone
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