MHT CET Chemistry question

Reaction of which among the following ethers with HI in cold leads to formation of methyl alcohol? [MH CET 2015]

Answer: (D)

Solution

Ethers containing a tertiary alkyl group are cleaved by cold HI through the stable tertiary carbocation (), giving and ; with ethyl

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