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Among the following ethers, which one will produce methyl alcohol on treatment with hot concentrated ?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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The reaction of ethers with follows different mechanisms:In primary/secondary alkyl ethers, it follows , and attacks the smaller group (forming ).In tertiary alkyl ethers (Option C), it follows because a stable tertiary carbocation can form.

Thus, methyl alcohol is produced in the case of the tertiary alkyl group.

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Among the following ethers, which one will produce methyl alcohol on treatment with hot concentrated ?
A
B
C
D

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