Question

In the following reaction:

\[\ce{Ether ->[Hot HI] A + B + H2O}\],

If A and B are identical, the ether is ____________.

Options

• simple

• mixed

• simple or mixed

• cannot be predicted unless the nature of alkyl radicals is known

Answer 1

\[\ce{Ether ->[Hot HI] A + B + H2O}\],

If A and B are identical, the ether is simple.

Explanation:

Because A and B are the same, the reactant ether's two alkyl radicals must also be the same, resulting in simple ether.