Question

(e) S2 mechanism and This reaction follows proceeds through secondary stable carbocation and forms lodo cyclohexane. Methoxy cyclohexane reacts with HI to form lodocyclohexanol and methanol OCH HI + CH,ОH A methanol Methoxy cyclohexane iodocyclohexane

Isn't the SN2 reaction added to receiving less steric hinderence?
Why not Iodo methane?

Answer 1

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