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Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

The reaction CH3−CCH3∣H−CH2−OCH2−CH3+HI−>[Heated]   CH_3 - \overset{\underset{|}{CH_3}}{C}H - CH_2 - O CH_2 - CH_3 + HI {->[{{\text{Heated}}}]}\,\,\,.......... Which of the following compounds will be formed?

A

B

C

D

Answer

Explanation

Solution

When conc. HIHI or HBrHBr reacts with ether, the corresponding alcohol and iodide is formed. When there is a case of mixed ethers the halogen atom attaches to the smaller alkyl group, due to steric effect.