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ChemistryJEE Main 6 Apr 2026, Shift 2·Q16·MCQ·Easy–moderate

Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers · Cleavage of ethers by hi

Consider the following reaction.

Statement I : In the above reaction, product formed will be a mixture of benzyl alcohol and iodobenzene.

Statement II : In the above reaction, the −O−CHX2X−\ce{-O-CH2-} bond is cleaved to give the product.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (1)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. (2)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. (3)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. (4)Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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