Definition
A reaction in which bonds are broken in the presence of an acid. For example, in the presence of a strong acid, an ether is converted into two alkyl halides.
Explanation
An ether will undergo acidic cleavage when heated in a concentrated solution of a strong acid. During this process, the ether is converted into two alkyl halides.
Recall that an ether follows this structure:
The reaction scheme of acidic cleavage is as follows:
