AIIMS2011Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2011 Chemistry Ethers MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Find the product for CH₃CH₂O⁻CH₂-CH₂O⁻CH₂-C₆H₅ + HI (excess)

A

HO⁻CH₂CH₂OH, C₆H₅CH₂I, CH₃CH₂I

B

C₆H₅CH₂OH, CH₃CH₂I, I⁻CH₂CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-OH

C

I⁻CH₂CH₂-I, C₆H₅CH₂-I, CH₃CH₂-OH

D

HO⁻CH₂CH₂-OH, C₆H₅CH₂-I, CH₃CH₂-OH

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Presence of excess of HI favours SN1 mechanism.

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