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Published on: August 14, 2026
Reaction of which among the following ethers with 
in cold leads to the formation of methyl alcohol?
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
: When one of the alkyl group is tertiary, the alkyl halide is formed from the tertiary alkyl group.
It follows 
mechanism due to the formation of more stable carbocation 
.
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