Question

Explain the mechanism of action of hydroiodic acid on
3- methylbutan-2-0l​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Alcohol on heating with hydroiodic acid gives alkyl iodide.

Mechanism: The reaction takes place in three steps as follow

Answer 2

Answer:

Here, the formed intermediate removes water molecules and forms carbocation as an intermediate. ... The tertiary carbocation is then attacked by a nucleophile and the final product 2-iodo-2-methyl butane is formed. Thus, the action of the hydroiodic acid on 3-methylbutan-2-ol gives 2-iodo-2-methylbutane as a product.

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