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Phenyl methy ether ( anisole) reacts wi...

Phenyl methy ether ( anisole) reacts with HI to give phenol and methyl iodide and not iodobenzene and methyl alcohol because .

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For answer, consult chemical properties of ethrs (section 24)
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