Question

Reaction of which among the following ethers with HI in cold leads to the formation of methyl alcohol?
A. etyhy methyl ether
B. methyl proplyl ether
C. isopropyl methyl ether
D. tert butyl methyl ether

Answer 1

Correct Answer - d
When asymmetrical ether undergoes reaction with HI in cold bukier group forms its iodide and smaller group forms its alchohol whereas if normal alkyl group present in ether smaller group forms its iodide