Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
When an ether is treated with excess HI at high temperature, which product is formed from ethanol?
A
Ethyl iodide
B
Methyl iodide
C
Ethanol
D
Ethylene
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, when HI is in excess and the reaction is carried out at high temperature, ethanol reacts with HI to form ethyl iodide.
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