Question

When 2-methoxypropane is heated with HI, in the mole ratio 1: 1, the major products formed are

• A. methanol and 2-iodopropane
• B. methyl iodide and 2-propanol
• C. methyl iodide and 2-iodopropane
• D. methanol and 2-propanol
• E. methane and propane

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) methyl iodide and 2-propanol