JEE Main 2015ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2015Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution

JEE Main 2015 (04 Apr)

Question

The synthesis of alkyl fluorides is best accomplished by:

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Correct answer
ASwarts reaction

Step-by-step explanation

Alkyl fluorides is best accomplished by swarts reaction i.e. heating an alkyl chloride/bromide in the presence of metallic fluoride such as AgF, Hg2F2, CoF2, SbF3.

CH 3 Br + AgF CH 3F + AgBr

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