MTBE (methyl tert-butyl ether) has been used as a petroleum additive to increase octane rating, although it is going out of use these days because of environmental concerns. The synthesis of MTBE is shown below. Suggest a mechanism for this process. Since the reaction is reversible, what experimental variable might be used to displace the equilibrium in this process towards MTBE synthesis? OCH3 H,SO4 + CH;OH МТВЕ

MTBE (methyl tert-butyl ether) has been used as a petroleum additive to increase octane rating, although it is going out of use these days because of environmental concerns. The synthesis of MTBE is shown below. Suggest a mechanism for this process. Since the reaction is reversible, what experimental variable might be used to displace the equilibrium in this process towards MTBE synthesis? OCH3 H,SO4 + CH;OH МТВЕ

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Chapter21: Benzene And The Concept Of Aromaticity

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