AIPMT PRELIMS2006Chemistry-Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Chemistry Reactions of Ethers MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The major organic product in the reaction, CH₃ – O – CH(CH₃)₂ + HI → Product is:
A
CH₃OH + (CH₃)₂CHI
B
ICH₂OCH(CH₃)₂
C
CH₃O C(CH₃)₂ I
D
I
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The reaction involves the cleavage of the ether bond by HI, resulting in the formation of an alcohol and an alkyl iodide. The major products are methanol (CH₃OH) and isopropyl iodide ((CH₃)₂CHI).
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