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ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersMHT CET

Ethyl isopropyl ether reacts with cold HI to give

Answer: (C)

Solution

With primary/secondary alkyl groups the iodide ion attacks (SN2) the less hindered, smaller alkyl group, so ethyl iodide and isopropyl alcohol

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