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Q. Which of the following are the products shown by the reaction of methoxyethane with HI?

Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

$C _{2} H _{5} OCH _{3}+ HI \rightarrow C _{2} H _{5} OH + CH _{3} I$

Halogen goes with smaller group on cleavage of ether.