JEE Main 2018ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2018Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Question with Solution

JEE Main 2018 (08 Apr)

Question

The major product formed in the following reaction is:

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Correct answer
A

Step-by-step explanation

In the first step hydrogen iodide attacks the ether according to SN2 mechanism and in the second step hydrogen iodide attacks the ether according to SN1 mechanism.


 

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