Based on the theoretical result in the table, what is the order of reactivity of primary, secondary, and tertiary alkyl halides with sodium iodide in acetone?

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Based on the theoretical result in the table, what is the order of reactivity of primary, secondary, and tertiary alkyl halides with sodium iodide in acetone? 

Sodium lodide in Acetone Reagent
Compound
Structural Formula
Theoretical Result
(Short and Specific)
Chloroform
Benzyl Chloride
Chlorobenzene
Chloroacetic acid
Trichloroacetic acid
Transcribed Image Text:Sodium lodide in Acetone Reagent Compound Structural Formula Theoretical Result (Short and Specific) Chloroform Benzyl Chloride Chlorobenzene Chloroacetic acid Trichloroacetic acid
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