Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2023
हिन्दीConsider the following reaction : \[ \text{C}_{6}\text{H}_{5}-\text{CH}_{2}-\text{O}-\text{C}_{6}\text{H}_{5} + \text{HI} \xrightarrow{\Delta} \text{A} + \text{B} \] Identify products A and B.
Correct answer · Option 1
\( \mathrm{A = C_{6}H_{5}-CH_{2}I}} \) and \( \mathrm{B = C_{6}H_{5}OH} \)
Explanation
Cleavage of aryl alkyl ether with HI yields phenol and benzyl iodide due to the stability of the benzyl carbocation formed during the reaction.