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Which of the following ethers is the most unreactive to cleavage with concentrated `HBr` ?

A

`C_(6)H_(5)OC_(6)H_(5)`

B

`C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)OC_(6)H_(5)`

C

D

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The correct Answer is:
A
Diphenyl ethers are not cleaved by conc. `HBr` or `HI` because `C-O` bond is difficult to break on account of double bond character and `C_(6)H_(5)` cations are unstable.
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