Which of the Following Statements About the Reaction of Ethers

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the reaction of ethers with strong acids is true?

• A)HCl,HBr,and HI can all be used.
• B)The mechanism of ether cleavage is S_N1 only.
• C)The mechanism of ether cleavage is S_N2 only.
• D)The mechanism of ether cleavage is S_N1 and S_N2.

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