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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Under what conditions does the cleavage of the C-O bond in ethers...
Under what conditions does the cleavage of the C-O bond in ethers typically occur?
Options
- AMild conditions
- BAcidic conditions
- CDrastic conditions with excess hydrogen halides
- DAlkaline conditions
Correct answer
C. Drastic conditions with excess hydrogen halides
Step-by-step solution
The passage mentions that the cleavage of the C-O bond in ethers takes place under drastic conditions with excess hydrogen halides.