Which of the following statements about the reaction of ethers with strong acids is true? A)HCl,HBr,and HI can all be used. B)The mechanism of ether cleavage is S_N1 only. C)The mechanism of ether cleavage is S_N2 only. D)The mechanism of ether cleavage is S_N1 and S_N2.

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The cleavage of ethers by strong acids like HBr and HI can proceed via both S_N1 and S_N2 mechanisms, depending on the structure of the ether and the conditions.

Which of the Following Statements About the Reaction of Ethers