Question

14. Assertion: Methoxy ethane reacts with HI to give ethanol and
lodomethane.
Reason: Reaction of ether with HI follows SN mechanism.

Answer 1

Answer:

Give reason:1 Methoxy ethane reacts with HI to give methyl iodide and ethanol not ethyl iodide and methanol. 2. ... Thus, in the cleavage of mixed ethers like methoxy ethane with two different alkyl groups, the alcohol and alkyl iodide formed, depend on the nature of alkyl groups.Sep 1, 2014