NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations correctly describe the characteristics and reactions of ethers and alcohols?
Ethers can be named using the IUPAC system by replacing the hydrogen atom in alkanes with an -OR group, while alcohols are named by replacing the 'e' in alkanes with 'ol'.
Ethers are primarily formed from the reaction of alcohols under acidic conditions, and they contain hydroxyl groups.
Ethers react with concentrated HI through an SN1 mechanism, leading to the formation of an alcohol and alkyl iodide.
Alcohols can be classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary based on the number of hydroxyl groups they contain.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A correctly describes the naming conventions for ethers and alcohols as per the IUPAC system. Statement B is incorrect as ethers do not contain hydroxyl groups. Statement C is incorrect because ethers react with HI primarily through an SN2 mechanism. Statement D is incorrect because alcohol classification is based on the carbon atom bearing the hydroxyl group, not the number of hydroxyl groups.
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