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The synthesis of alkyl fluorides is best accomplished by:
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A Swarts reaction
  • B Free radical fluorination
  • C Sandmeyer's reaction
  • D Finkelstein reaction
Solution:
1544 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Swarts reaction
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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