Answer:
Step I
In this step ether is protonated. [1]
Step II Iodide () is a
good nucleophile. It attacks alkyl group of oxonium ion formed in step I and displaces
alcohol by mechanism.
If
HI is in excess, alcohol formed further reacts with HI forming [1]
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