NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersPractice
The ether when treated with HI produces ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Options
- A1, 3
- B1, 2
- C1, 4
- Dall are formed
Correct answer
C. 1, 4
Step-by-step solution
This reaction occurs by S N 1 mechanism as stable benzyl carbocation is possible it means I - goes with benzyl carbocation to give benzyl iodide the other product is phenol.