Alcohols Phenols and Ethers - Result Question 58
####59. The major organic product in the reaction, $CH_3-O-CH(CH_3)_2+HI \to$ Product is
(a) $ICH_2 OCH(CH_3)_2$
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(b) $CH_3 OC(CH_3)_2$
(c) $CH_3 I+(CH_3)_2 CHOH$
(d) $CH_3 OH+(CH_3)_2 CHI$
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Solution:
- (c) In case of unsymmetrical ethers, the site of cleavage depends on the nature of alkyl group e.g.,
The alkyl halide is always formed from the smaller alkyl group.
