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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the order of reactivity of hydrogen halides in the cleavage...
What is the order of reactivity of hydrogen halides in the cleavage of ethers?
Options
- AHBr > HI > HCl
- BHI > HBr > HCl
- CHCl > HBr > HI
- DHCl > HI > HBr
Correct answer
B. HI > HBr > HCl
Step-by-step solution
The order of reactivity of hydrogen halides in cleaving ethers is HI > HBr > HCl, with concentrated HI being the most reactive.