Question
The major organic product in the reaction, $$C{H_3}OCH{\left( {C{H_3}} \right)_2} + HI \to $$ Product, is/are
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Solution :
In case of unsymmetrical ether, the alkyl halide is always formed from smaller alkyl group. This happens, because $${I^ - }\,ion$$ being larger in size approaches smaller alkyl group to avoid steric hindrance.
In case of unsymmetrical ether, the alkyl halide is always formed from smaller alkyl group. This happens, because $${I^ - }\,ion$$ being larger in size approaches smaller alkyl group to avoid steric hindrance.