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Which reaction involves the formation of alkyl fluorides from alkyl chloride or bromides?
Which reaction involves the formation of alkyl fluorides from alkyl chloride or bromides?
Which method is NOT used to obtain alkyl halides?
Which method is NOT used to obtain alkyl halides?
In the Wurtz-Fittig reaction, what molecules undergo condensation?
In the Wurtz-Fittig reaction, what molecules undergo condensation?
Which set of reagents is used for a particular conversion in organic chemistry?
Which set of reagents is used for a particular conversion in organic chemistry?
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What is the name of the reaction involving Dry ether, 2Na, and RX to form R-R and 2NaX?
What is the name of the reaction involving Dry ether, 2Na, and RX to form R-R and 2NaX?
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Which reaction is known for the conversion mentioned in the text: RX + 2Na + RX → R-R + 2NaX?
Which reaction is known for the conversion mentioned in the text: RX + 2Na + RX → R-R + 2NaX?
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In the reaction to convert R-OH to R-Cl, which of the following reagents is most suitable?
In the reaction to convert R-OH to R-Cl, which of the following reagents is most suitable?
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Which alcohol will show the highest reactivity in the reaction R-OH + HCl + ZnCl2 → R-Cl + H2O?
Which alcohol will show the highest reactivity in the reaction R-OH + HCl + ZnCl2 → R-Cl + H2O?
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Which alkyl chloride will give the maximum yield in the reaction R-Cl + NaI → R-I + NaCl in acetone?
Which alkyl chloride will give the maximum yield in the reaction R-Cl + NaI → R-I + NaCl in acetone?
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To prepare chlorobenzene, aniline can be reacted with which of the following?
To prepare chlorobenzene, aniline can be reacted with which of the following?
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Which order correctly represents the reactivity of alcohols in the conversion to alkyl chlorides using HCl and ZnCl2?
Which order correctly represents the reactivity of alcohols in the conversion to alkyl chlorides using HCl and ZnCl2?
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What is the correct order of ease with which alcohols can be halogenated using HX in the presence of anhydrous ZnCl2?
What is the correct order of ease with which alcohols can be halogenated using HX in the presence of anhydrous ZnCl2?
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Study Notes
Alkyl Halides Reactions
- The Finkelstein reaction involves the formation of alkyl fluorides from alkyl chloride or bromides.
Wurtz-Fittig Reaction
- In the Wurtz-Fittig reaction, alkyl halides undergo condensation.
- The reaction involves Dry ether, 2Na, and RX to form R-R and 2NaX, and is known as the Wurtz reaction.
Conversion of Alkyl Halides
- The reagents NaI in acetone are used for the conversion of R-Cl to R-I.
- The reagents HCl and ZnCl2 are used for the conversion of R-OH to R-Cl.
Reactivity of Alcohols
- Tertiary alcohols show the highest reactivity in the reaction R-OH + HCl + ZnCl2 → R-Cl + H2O.
- The reactivity of alcohols in the conversion to alkyl chlorides using HCl and ZnCl2 is in the order: tertiary > secondary > primary.
Preparation of Chlorobenzene
- Aniline can be reacted with NaNO2 and HCl to prepare chlorobenzene.
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Test your knowledge on organic chemistry concepts related to alcohol halogenation and alkyl chloride synthesis. Practice questions on reaction mechanisms and reagents to ace your exams.
