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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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Which acid is most effective for cleaving ethers?
Options
A HCl
B HBr
C HI
Correct Answer
D HF
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

HI is the strongest acid among the hydrohalic acids and has the best nucleophile (I-), making it most effective for SN2 cleavage of ethers. HBr is also used, but HI is more reactive.

Hint

Iodide is a good nucleophile.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 410 of 1999
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