Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 12, 2026
Isopropyl methyl ether when treated with cold hydrogen iodide gives
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
: In case of unsymmetrical ethers having two different alkyl groups, the alcohol and the alkyl halide formed, depend on the nature of the alkyl groups. If primary and secondary alkyl groups are present, the reaction occurs by 
mechanism and because of steric hindrance, the halide ion attacks the smaller alkyl group and hence the alkyl halide is always formed from the smaller alkyl group.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
tert-butyl methyl ether on treatment with hydrogen iodide in cold gives
Which of the following compounds has lowest boiling point?
Which of the following compounds reacts immediately with Lucas reagent?
Phenol in presence of sodium hydroxide reacts with chloroform to form salicylaldehyde. The reaction…
How many metameric ethers are represented by the molecular formula ?
Isobutylene on hydroboration followed by oxidation with hydrogen peroxide in presence of base yield…