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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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  • tert-butyl methyl ether on heating with HI (1 mol) gives a mixture of

    A
    tert-Butyl alcohol and methyl iodide
    B
    tert-Butyl Iodide and methanol
    C
    Isobutylene and methyl iodide
    D
    Isobutylene and methanol

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    A
    tert-Butyl alcohol and methyl iodide
    B
    tert-Butyl Iodide and methanol
    C
    Isobutylene and methyl iodide
    D
    Isobutylene and methanol

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    Statement-I is true, Statement-II is true, Statement-II is a correct explanation of Statement-I
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