Iodoethane does not react via Sn2 reaction with NaI in Acetone. It is a good leaving group and on the primary carbon, why doesn't it react Sn2?

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Chapter18: Ethers And Epoxides; Thiols And Sulfides
Section18.2: Preparing Ethers
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Iodoethane does not react via Sn2 reaction with NaI in Acetone. It is a good leaving group and on the primary carbon, why doesn't it react Sn2? (I know it reacts Sn1) 

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