AIIMS2007Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2007 Chemistry Ether Cleavage MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

CH₃OC₂H₅ and (CH₃)₃C – OCH₃ are treated with concentrated acidic iodide. The fragments after reactions obtained are

A

CH₃I + HOC₂H₅; (CH₃)₃C – I + HOCH₃

B

CH₃OH + C₂H₅I; CH₃I + HOCH₃

C

CH₃OH + C₂H₅I; (CH₃)₃C – OH + CH₃I

D

CH₃I + HOC₂H₅; CH₃I + (CH₃)₃ – C – OH

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

When mixed ethers are used, the alkyl iodide produced depends on the nature of alkyl groups.

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