Question

Compound $C_2H_6O$ has two isomers $X$ and $Y$. On reaction with $HI$, $X$ gives alkyl iodide and water while $Y$ gives alkyl iodide and alcohol. Compounds $X$ and $Y$ are respectively

• A. $C_2H_5OC_2H_5$ and $CH_3OC_2H_5$
• B. $CH_3OCH_3$ and $C_2H_5OCH_3$
• C. $C_2H_5OH$ and $CH_3OCH_3$
• D. $CH_3OH$ and $CH_3OCH_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$C _{2} H _{5} OH + HI \longrightarrow C _{2} H _{5} I + H _{5} O$ $( X )$
$CH _{3} OCH _{3}+ HI \longrightarrow CH _{3} I + CH _{3} OH$