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MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersMHT CET

The reaction,

\mathrm{(CH_3)_2CH-CH_2-O-CH_2-CH_3 + HI \xrightarrow{Heated}}

Which of the following compounds will be formed?

Answer: (D)

Solution

Both alkyl groups are primary, so cleavage is and attacks the less hindered ethyl group, giving and iso-butyl alcohol

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