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What is the mechanism for the cleavage of ethers in the presence of concentrated HI or HBr?

Options

  1. ASN2 mechanism
  2. BSN1 mechanism
  3. CE1 mechanism
  4. DE2 mechanism

Correct answer

B. SN1 mechanism

Step-by-step solution

The cleavage of ethers in the presence of concentrated HI or HBr follows the SN1 (unimolecular nucleophilic substitution) mechanism, involving the formation of a stable carbocation intermediate.

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