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The reaction `CH_3OC_2H_5` with cold HI givesA. `CH_3OH+C_2H_5I`B. `CH_3I+ C_2H_5OH`C. `CH_3I + C_2H_5I`D. `CH_3OH + C_2H_5OH`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`CH_3OC_2H_5+HI overset("cold")to CH_3I+C_2H_5OH`
The nucleophile `I^-` attacks `-CH_3` group and not `-CH_2` group of ethyl group , because the positive charge on `-CH_2` is reduced by electron -donating effect of `-CH_3` in ethyl is more than on `-CH_2` of ethyl group .


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