Q.

Ether like ROR can be cleaved by concentrated HI but not by HCl because

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a

I is a stronger nelceophile than Cl

b

None of the above

c

SN1 mechanism carried out in this reaction is rapidly in presence of HI

d

I is a weaker nulceophile than Cl

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  • The cleavage of ether (ROR) by a halogen hydracid is eventually a SN​2 type displacement where halide ion (X) acts as a nucleophile. 
  • Since, I is a very strong nucleophile compared to Cl, reaction easily occurs when HI is used and not by HCl.
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