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2-Ethoxy-2-methylpropane when reacted with HI, products obtained are

Options:
A .   Iodoethane and 2-Methylpropan-2-ol
B .   Iodoethane and 2-methylpropene
C .   2-Iodo-2-methylpropane and ethanol
D .   ethene & 2-Iodo-2-methylpropane
Answer: Option C
:
C
In step 2 of the reaction, the departure of leaving group (HOC2H5) creates a more stable carbocation [(CH3)3C+], and the reaction follows SN1 mechanism.

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