The Finkelstein Reaction · SN2 Halide Swap
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Carbon R config
NaCl fallen 0
Stage reactants in acetone
Carbon (sp³)
Iodide I⁻ (nucleophile)
Chloride Cl⁻ (leaving)
Sodium Na⁺
Alkyl group R
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