In a Finkelstein reaction, an alkyl chloride (R-CI) or alkyl bromide (R--Br) is treated with NaI in acetone to produce an alkyl iodide (R–I). Whereas NaI is soluble in acetone, NaCl and NaBr are not. Use this information to argue whether a Finkelstein reaction is reversible.

In a Finkelstein reaction, an alkyl chloride (R-CI) or alkyl bromide (R--Br) is treated with NaI in acetone to produce an alkyl iodide (R–I). Whereas NaI is soluble in acetone, NaCl and NaBr are not. Use this information to argue whether a Finkelstein reaction is reversible.

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