By a proper choice of reagents, both symmetrical and unsymmetrical ethers can be prepared…

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By a proper choice of reagents, both symmetrical and unsymmetrical ethers can be prepared by Williamson synthesis which involves the reaction between an alkyl halide and an alkoxide ion. The reverse process involving the cleavage of ethers to give back the original alkyl halide and the alcohol can be carried out by heating the ether with HI at 373 K.
Benzyl ethyl ether reacts with HI to form
  1. p-Iodotoluene and ethyl alcohol
  2. Benzyl alcohol and ethyl iodide
  3. Benzyl iodide and ethyl alcohol
  4. Iodobenzene and ethyl alcohol

Answer

(C) Benzyl iodide and ethyl alcohol

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