Finkelstein and swarts reaction:Preparing Alkyl Iodides|Preparing Alkyl Fluorides|Organic Chemistry

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Alkyl Fluoride via Swarts Reaction

Title: Swarts Reaction: Preparing Alkyl Fluorides | Organic Chemistry

Description:

In this video, we'll explore the Swarts reaction, a method for preparing alkyl fluorides from alkyl chlorides or bromides. You'll learn:

The mechanism of the Swarts reaction
How to convert alkyl chlorides or bromides to alkyl fluorides using silver fluoride (AgF)
The importance of using a polar aprotic solvent
Examples and practice problems

Alkyl Iodide via Finkelstein Reaction

Title: Finkelstein Reaction: Preparing Alkyl Iodides | Organic Chemistry

Description:

In this video, we'll discuss the Finkelstein reaction, a method for preparing alkyl iodides from alkyl chlorides or bromides. You'll learn:

The mechanism of the Finkelstein reaction
How to convert alkyl chlorides or bromides to alkyl iodides using sodium iodide (NaI)
The importance of using acetone as a solvent
Examples and practice problems

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