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  4. The synthesis of alkyl fluorides is best accomplished by

Q. The synthesis of alkyl fluorides is best accomplished by

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Solution:

Alkyl fluorides can be prepared by action of mercurous fluoride or antimony trifluorides (inorganic fluorides) on corresponding alkyl halide. This reaction is known as Swarts reaction.

But, when aciton of acetone takes place on alkyl chloride of bromide, alkyl iodide forms. This reaction is called 'Finkelstein reaction'

Free redical fluorination is highly explosive reaction, so not preferred for the preparation of fluoride.