NEET2017Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET 2017 Chemistry Ethers MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The heating of phenyl-methyl ethers with HI produces:
A
iodobenzene
B
phenol
C
benzene
D
ethyl chlorides
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Phenyl-methyl ethers react with HI to form phenol and methyl iodide due to cleavage of the C⁻O bond.
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