Question
Chemistry Question on Ethers
When 2-methoxypropane is heated with HI, in the mole ratio 1: 1, the major products formed are
A
methanol and 2-iodopropane
B
methyl iodide and 2-propanol
C
methyl iodide and 2-iodopropane
D
methanol and 2-propanol
Answer
methyl iodide and 2-propanol
Explanation
Solution
Answer (b) methyl iodide and 2-propanol