For the reaction
${RCH}_{2} Br + I^{-} \overset{Acetone}{\to} \underset{major}{{RCH}_{2}} I + {Br}^{-}$
The correct statement is

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

The reaction can occur in acetic acid also

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

Br^- can act as competing nucleophile

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

(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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