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Reaction of which among the following ethers with HI in cold leads to formation of methyl alcohol?

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Ethyl methyl ether
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Methyl propyl ether
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Isopropyl methyl ether
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Tert-butyl methyl ether
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Solution

The correct option is D Tert-butyl methyl ether
H3CCH3|C|CH3OCH3HIcoldH3CCH3|C+|CH3HIH3CCH3|CH3|CH3+CH3OHMethylalcohol

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Reaction of HI with ether takes place by SN1 mechanism.

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