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Identify the product obtained in following reaction.
\(\mathrm{C}_{3}\mathrm{H}_{7}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{C}_{3}\mathrm{H}_{7}+\mathrm{HI}_{\text{ excess }}\xrightarrow[\mathrm{Hot}]{\Delta }X+Y\)

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With excess HI, both carbon-oxygen bonds of the ether are cleaved, giving two molecules of alkyl iodide and water.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{C}_{3}\mathrm{H}_{7}\mathrm{OH}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{O}\)
  • \(\mathrm{C}_{3}\mathrm{H}_{7}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{O}\)
  • \(\mathrm{C}_{3}\mathrm{H}_{7}\mathrm{I}\) and \(\mathrm{C}_{3}\mathrm{H}_{7}\mathrm{OH}\)
  • \(\mathrm{C}_{3}\mathrm{H}_{7}\mathrm{I}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{O}\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Overall equation
$\text{C}_3\text{H}_7\text{OC}_3\text{H}_7+2\text{HI}\rightarrow2\text{C}_3\text{H}_7\text{I}+\text{H}_2\text{O}$

Step 2: Role of excess HI
Excess HI converts the alcohol formed in the first step into the iodide, so no alcohol remains.

Step 3: Check the options
So X is the alkyl iodide and Y is water, which is the last option.

Final Answer:
The final products are C3H7I and H2O. \[ \boxed{\text{(D) }\text{C}_{3}\text{H}_{7}\text{I and H}_{2}\text{O}} \]
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