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Among the following ethers, which one will produce methyl alcohol on treatment with hot concentrated HI?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEETNEET 2013 (All India)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{CH}_3$
  • B
  • C
  • D
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
Given data : It is given to identify among the following ethers which one will produce methyl alcohol on treatment with hot concentrated HI
Explanation
t-Butyl iodide and methyl alcohol are formed when t-Butyl methyl ether reacts with hot concentrated HI acid.
Mechanism

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