Question

Compound $\mathrm { C } _ { 2 } \mathrm { H } _ { 6 } \mathrm { O }$ 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. $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { OC } _ { 2 } \mathrm { H } _ { 5 }$
• B. $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { OCH } _ { 3 }$ and $\mathrm { C } _ { 2 } \mathrm { H } _ { 5 } \mathrm { OCH } _ { 3 }$
• C. $\mathrm { C } _ { 2 } \mathrm { H } _ { 5 } \mathrm { OH }$ and $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { OCH } _ { 3 }$
• D. $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { OH }$ and $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { OCH } _ { 3 }$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$\mathrm { C } _ { 2 } \mathrm { H } _ { 5 } \mathrm { OH }$ and $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { OCH } _ { 3 }$

Answer 2