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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Which type of bond is more stable in alkyl aryl ethers, leading to...
Which type of bond is more stable in alkyl aryl ethers, leading to their cleavage at a specific location?
Options
- AAlkyl-oxygen bond
- BAryl-oxygen bond
- CAlkyl-carbon bond
- DAryl-carbon bond
Correct answer
B. Aryl-oxygen bond
Step-by-step solution
Alkyl aryl ethers cleave at the alkyl-oxygen bond due to the more stable aryl-oxygen bond.