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The major organic product in the reaction CH₃—O—CH(CH₃)₂ + HI → Product is:

1. ICH₂OCH(CH₃)₂
2. CH₃OCH(CH₃)₂
3. CH₃I + CH(CH₃)₂CHOH
4. CH₃OH + (CH₃)₂CHI

Correct answer: CH₃OH + (CH₃)₂CHI

Solution

The reaction involves cleavage of the ether bond by HI. The more stable carbocation forms on the (CH₃)₂CH group, leading to CH₃OH and (CH₃)₂CHI as products.

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