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What is the preferred method for synthesizing alkyl fluorides?
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A Heating alkyl chlorides/bromides in the presence of metallic chloride.
  • B Heating alkyl chlorides/bromides in the presence of metallic fluoride.
  • C Heating alkyl fluorides in the presence of metallic fluoride.
  • D Heating alkyl bromides in the presence of metallic bromide.
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The correct answer is: Heating alkyl chlorides/bromides in the presence of metallic fluoride.
The best method for synthesizing alkyl fluorides is by heating alkyl chlorides/bromides in the presence of metallic fluoride.

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