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When alkyl aryl ether is heated with HI, it gives

A)  alcohol and phenol

B)  alcohol and aryl halide

C)  phenol and alkyl halide

D)  alkyl halide and aryl halide

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

When alkyl aryl ether is heated with\[HI,\,\,R-O\]bond (where, \[R=\]alkyl group) cleaves and alkyl halide and phenol are obtained.