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Q.

For the reaction 

RCH2Br+I Acetone RCH2 major I+Br

The correct statement is 

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a

The transition state formed in the above reaction is less polar than the localized anion

b

The solvent used in the reaction solvates the ions formed in rate determining step

c

Br- can act as competing nucleophile

d

The reaction can occur in acetic acid also

answer is A.

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(A)Transition state is less polar than the localized anion (correct)
(B) The solvent taken is polar aprotic solvent so solvation cannot occur
(C) No,  Br- cannot act as competing nucleophile as it is precipitated in acetone
(D) No, the above reaction cannot occur in acetic acid.

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