Question

Compound $C_2H_6O$ has two isomers $X$ and $Y$. On reaction with $HI$, $X$ gives alkyl iodide and water while $Y$ gives alkyl iodide and alcohol. Compounds $X$ and $Y$ are respectively

• A. $C_2H_5OC_2H_5$ and $CH_3OC_2H_5$
• B. $CH_3OCH_3$ and $C_2H_5OCH_3$
• C. $C_2H_5OH$ and $CH_3OCH_3$
• D. $CH_3OH$ and $CH_3OCH_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$C_2H_5OH$ and $CH_3OCH_3$

Answer 2

$\underset{\text{(X)}}{\cf{C2H5OH + HI}}$ ${-> C2H5I + H5O}$ $\underset{\text{(Y)}}{\cf{CH3OCH3 + HI}}$ ${-> CH3I + CH3OH}$