STANDARDChemistry-Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
STANDARD Chemistry Cleavage of Ethers MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The major products, C and D formed in the following reactions respectively are H₃C - CH₂ - CH₂ - O - C(CH₃)₃, excess HI → C + D
A
H₃C–CH₂–CH₂–I and I–C(CH₃)₃
B
H₃C–CH₂–CH₂–OH and I–C(CH₃)₃
C
H₃C–CH₂–CH₂–I and HO–C(CH₃)₃
D
H₃C–CH₂–CH₂–OH and HO–C(CH₃)₃
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The reaction of tert-butyl ethers with HI leads to the formation of alkyl iodides. The tert-butyl group forms tert-butyl iodide, and the primary alcohol forms the corresponding iodide.
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