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Halogen exchange: Finkelstein and Swartz reactions

This type of question, asked 11 times: 2 May 2023 S1, 9 May 2023 S1, 16 May 2023 S2, 11 May 2024 S2, 12 May 2024 S2, 19 Apr 2025 S2, 15 Apr 2026 S2, 17 Apr 2026 S1, 20 Apr 2026 S2, 15 May 2026 S1, 19 May 2026 S1. All 12 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2 May 2023 S1

    57
    Which of the following compounds is obtained by using Swartz reaction?

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  2. Question 2

    9 May 2023 S1

    86
    Which among the following reactions is used for the preparation of alkyl fluorides?

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  3. Question 3

    16 May 2023 S2

    89
    What is the major product obtained when tert-butyl bromide is heated with silver fluoride?

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  4. Question 4

    16 May 2023 S2

    63
    Which of the following compounds is obtained by using Finkelstein reaction?

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  5. Question 5

    11 May 2024 S2

    61
    When tert-butyl bromide is heated with silver fluoride, the major product obtained is

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  6. Question 6

    12 May 2024 S2

    55
    Which of the following reactions is used for the conversion of alkyl chloride to alkyl iodide?

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  7. Question 7

    19 Apr 2025 S2

    74
    When tart butyl bromide is heated with silver fluoride the major product obtained is

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  8. Question 8

    15 Apr 2026 S2

    40
    Method of preparation of alkyl halide 2R−Br+Hg2F2→2R−F+Hg2Br2\mathrm{2R{-}Br + Hg_2F_2 \rightarrow 2R{-}F + Hg_2Br_2} This reaction is known as

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  9. Question 9

    17 Apr 2026 S1

    37
    Which of the following reactions is used for the preparation of alkyl fluorides from alkyl chlorides?

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  10. Question 10

    20 Apr 2026 S2

    38
    In Finkelstein reaction, which one of the following reagents is used?

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  11. Question 11

    15 May 2026 S1

    37
    Which of the following is an halogen exchange reaction?

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  12. Question 12

    19 May 2026 S1

    43
    CH3-CH2-Cl+NaI→acetoneCH3-CH2-I+NaCl↓\mathrm{CH_3\text{-}CH_2\text{-}Cl + NaI \xrightarrow{acetone} CH_3\text{-}CH_2\text{-}I + NaCl\downarrow} The above reaction is known as:

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