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Two compounds [A] and [B] have molecular formula `C_(2)H_(6)O.` On reacting with HI [A] gives alkyl iodide and water while [B] gives alkyl iodide and alcohol . What are the compounds [A] and [B] ? Write the reactions involved.

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The compound [A] and [B] are isomeric in nature. The data suggests that the compound [A] is ethyl alcohol and {B] is dimethyl ether. The reactions involved are as follows.
`underset([A])underset("Ethyl alchol")(C_(2)H_(5)O)+HIrarrunderset("Ethyl iodide")(C_(2)H_(5)I)+H_(2)O`
`underset([A])underset("Demethyl ether")(CH_(3)OCH_(3))+HIrarrunderset("Methyl iodid")(CH_(3)I)+underset("Methyl alcohol")(CH_(3)OH)`
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