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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
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Among the following ethers, which one will produce methyl alcohol on treatment with hot concentrated HI?

Answer

C.

The ether, which gives more stable carbocation, gives CH3OH as one of the product with hot concentrated HI. the order of stability of carbocation is
30 > 20 > 10
Thus,   gives CH3 OH as one of the reaction. The reaction proceeds as

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