Question

An organic compound ‘X’ with molecular formula C₄H₁₀O is found to be soluble in conc. H₂SO₄ and does not react with sodium metal or KMnO₄. Compound ‘X’ when heated with excess of HI gives a single alkyl halide. Deduce the structure of the compound ‘X’. Explain all the reactions involved.

Answer 1

[X] = C₂H₅OC₂H₅

\[\ce{C2H5OC2H5 + 2HI -> 2C2H5I + H2O}\]