Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Ques 55

55. The major organic product in the reaction, $CH_3-O-CH(CH_3)_2+HI \to$ Product is

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(a) $ICH_2 OCH(CH_3)_2$

(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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Answer:

Correct Answer: 55.(c)

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.