In the reaction, (CH3)3C-O-CH3 + HI → Products
CH3 OH and (CH3)3CI are the products and not CH3I and (CH3)3C-OH. It is because,
(A) in step 2 of the reaction the departure of leaving group (HO-CH3) creates less stable carbocation.
(B) in step 2 of the reaction the departure of leaving group (HO-CH3) creates more stable carbocation.
(C) the reaction follows SN1 mechanism.
(D) the reaction follows SN2 mechanism.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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(B) and (D) only
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(B) and (C) only
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(A) and (D) only
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(A) and (C) only