Why does NaI in acetone convert RCl to RI completely?
ANaCl precipitates out
BNaI stays insoluble
CRI escapes as gas
DAcetone reacts with RCl
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. NaCl precipitates out
Sodium chloride is insoluble in acetone, so it separates and drives the exchange forward.
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