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The major organic product in the reaction is

CH3 - O - CH(CH3)2 + HI  products

(a) CH3I + (CH3)2CHOH

(b) CH3OH + (CH3)2CHI

(c) ICH3OCH(CH3)2

(d) CH3OC(CH3)2

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Correct option (a) CH3I + (CH3)2CHOH

Explanation :

With cold HI, a mixture of alkyl iodide and alcohol is formed. In the case of mixed ethers, the halogen atom attaches to a smaller and less complex alkyl group.

CH3OCH(CH3)2 + HI + CH3I + (CH3)2CHOH

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