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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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The correct Answer is:
B

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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  • Dimethyl ether when treated with cold HI, gives

    A
    `CH_3I and H_2O`
    B
    `CH_3OH and CH_3I`
    C
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    B
    tert-butyl alcohl and methyl alcohol
    C
    tert-butyl alcohol and methyl iodide
    D
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    A
    tert-butyl iodide and methyl iodide
    B
    isopropyl alcohol and methyl iodide
    C
    isopropyl alcohol and methyl alcohol
    D
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