Question

The major organic product in the reaction, CH3 – O – CH(CH3)2 + HI $→$ Product is:

• A. CH3OH + (CH3)2CHI
• B. ICH2OCH(CH3)2
• C. CH3OC(CH3)2
• D. CH3I + (CH3)2CHOH

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

CH3I + (CH3)2CHOH

Answer 2

When cold hydrogen iodide (HI) is employed, it leads to the formation of a mixture containing alkyl iodide and alcohol. In the context of mixed ethers, the halogen atom is added to the smaller and less structurally complex alkyl group. Specifically, when CH₃OCH(CH₃)₂ reacts with HI, the result is the production of CH₃I and (CH₃)₂CHOH in the reaction mixture.

So, the correct option is (D): CH3I + (CH3)2CHOH