Dimethyl ether when heated with excess $HI$ gives

  • A
    $CH_3I$ and $CH_3OH$
  • B
    $2CH_3I$ and $H_2O$
  • C
    $C_2H_6 + CH_3I$ and $CH_3OH$
  • D
    $CH_3I$ and $HCHO$

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