Explain why quick formation of a white precipitate upon treating a compound with saturated sodium iodide in acetone serves as evidence that the compound is a primary alkyl chloride or primary alkyl bromide.

Explain why quick formation of a white precipitate upon treating a compound with saturated sodium iodide in acetone serves as evidence that the compound is a primary alkyl chloride or primary alkyl bromide.

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Chapter16: The Sn2 Reaction: 1-bromobutane

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