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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Which of the following ethers form peroxide rapidly?

Options:

Me-O-Me

Et-O-Et

iPr-O-iPr

All of the above

Correct Answer:

iPr-O-iPr

Explanation:

Peroxide formation involves radicals as intermediate. So, that ether would readily form peroxide which forms more stable radicals. Out of methyl (Me), ethyl (Et) and iso-propyl (iPr), the isopropyl will form more stable radical. So, iPr-O-iPr will form peroxide rapidly.