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Halogen Derivatives of Alkanes

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    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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    44
    Identify the product of reaction between alcoholic silver nitrite and ethyl bromide.

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    Which of the following nn mole compound is obtained when 2n2n moles of C6H5Cl\mathrm{C_6H_5Cl} treated of with 2n2n mole sodium atom in dry ether?

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    Which is the correct decreasing order of boiling points for different compounds from following ?

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    Which of the following alkyl halides undergo nucleophilic substitution either by SN2SN^2 or SN1SN^1 mechanism?

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    Identify the major product obtained when 2-Bromobutane is heated with alcoholic KOH.

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    Which among the following is allylic halide ?

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    Which from following elements is NOT present in mustard gas?

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    Which of the following compounds does not exhibit optical isomerism?

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    Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding SN2SN^2 mechanism?

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