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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