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QAIPMT-2006-Ch-2390: NEET 2006 Chemistry - Class 12 AIPMT-2006-Ch-2390 Solution: The major organic product in the reaction…

The major organic product in the reaction CH3−O−CH(CH3)2+HI→CH_3-O-CH(CH_3)_2+HI\rightarrow products is

Multiple Choice Options

  • A CH3I+(CH3)2CHOHCH_3I+(CH_3)_2CHOH
  • B CH3OH+(CH3)2CHICH_3OH+(CH_3)_2CHI
  • C ICH2OCH(CH3)2ICH_2OCH(CH_3)_2

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

In case of unsymmetric ethers when treated with HI then I � attaches to smaller and less complex alkyl group as it follows S N 2 mechanism CH 3 _ O _ CH(CH 3 ) 2 + HI _ CH 3 I + (CH 3 ) 2 CHOH

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