12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols
Ether Cleavage
Problem 6
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionWhen diethyl ether (CH3CH2OCH2CH3) is treated with concentrated HBr, the initial products are CH3CH2Br and CH3CH2OH. Propose a mechanism to account for this reaction.

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