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Products when an aryl alkyl ether (anisole, ethoxybenzene) reacts with HI

The same question, asked 3 times: 12 May 2024 S1*, 26 Apr 2025 S2*, 12 May 2026 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    12 May 2024 S1

    82
    Identify the product obtained when ethoxybenzene reacts with hot and concentrated HI.

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  2. Question 2

    26 Apr 2025 S2

    84
    Identify the product 'A' in the following reaction, Anisole →398 KHIA+\xrightarrow[398\ K]{HI}A + Iodomethane

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  3. Question 3

    12 May 2026 S2

    40
    Identify the product formed when aryl-alkyl ether reacts with cold HI.

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