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Which of the following is the correct method of preparation of methyl fluoride ?

A

`CH_(4) + HF rarr`

B

`CH_(3)OH + HF rarr`

C

`CH_(4) + F_(2) rarr`

D

`CH_(3)Br + AgF rarr`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Fluorination of hydrocarbons with pure `F_(2)` gas occurs explosively. Thus, alkyl fluorides are more conveniently prepared indirectly by heating suitable chloro or bromoalkanes with inorganic fluorides.
`underset("bromomethane")(CH_(3)Br) + AgF rarr underset("Fluoromethane")(CH_(3)F) + AgBr`
This reaction is called Swarts reaction.
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