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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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What is the major product when tert-butyl methyl ether is treated with excess HBr at elevated temperature?
Options
A tert-Butyl bromide + methanol
B tert-Butyl bromide + methyl bromide
Correct Answer
C Isobutylene + methanol
D No reaction
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The tertiary carbon undergoes SN1 cleavage, giving tert-butyl bromide and methyl bromide (from the methyl group via SN2).

Hint

Tertiary ether gives two alkyl bromides.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 434 of 1999
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