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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.
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Solution
[X] = C2H5OC2H5
\[\ce{C2H5OC2H5 + 2HI -> 2C2H5I + H2O}\]
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