Q89 / 180 · NEET 2013 (All India) · Chemistry

Among the following ethers, which one will produce methyl alcohol on treatment with hot concentrated HI?

  • A
    $\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{CH}_3$
  • B
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  • Correct answer
    C
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  • D
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Solution

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 Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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