Chapter 10.6, Problem 26P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason should be given for not using hydrogen fluoride and hydrochloric acid in the ether cleavage using ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction.

Concept introduction:

This reaction takes place through ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ pathway because the alkyl group forms relatively stable carbocation, iodine ion attacks the less hindered alkyl group which forms the alkyl halide.