Which reagents would you use to perform the following reaction in high yield?

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Correct Answer: A. NaI/acetone
This is a substitution reaction with inversion (SN2) of a methansulfonate (excellent leaving group) by halide, sodium iodide in this case (also known as the Finkelstein reaction. Impress your friends.). None of the other reaction conditions are suitable for this reaction.
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