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$ { ->[{(HI (excess)}][{\Delta}] }$

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
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Ethers are readily cleaved by action of HI to form alcohol and alkyl halide. $ { R - O - R + HX -> RX + R - OH}$ If excess of halogen acid is used, then alcohol formed reacts further with halogen acid to produce alkyl halide.
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Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Alcohol is formed when a saturated carbon atom bonds to a hydroxyl (-OH) group. It is an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl functional group attached to a carbon atom.

Phenol is formed when the -OH group replaces the hydrogen atom in benzene. It is an organic compound in which a hydroxyl group directly attaches to an aromatic hydrocarbon.

Ether is formed when oxygen atom bonds to two alkyl or aryl groups. It is an organic compound that has an oxygen atom that is connected to two aryl and alkyl groups.

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