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Isopropyl methyl ether when treated with cold hydrogen iodide gives

A

isopropyl iodide and methyl iodide

B

isopropyl alcohol and methyl idoide

C

isopropyl alcohol and methyl alcohol

D

isopropyl iodide and methyl alcohol

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Isopropyl methyl ether when treated with cold hydrogen iodide gives isopropyl alcohol and methyl iodide.

In case of asymmetrical ethers, the alkyl halide is always formed from the smaller alkyl group.
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