Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
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Author: Francis A Carey Dr., Robert M. Giuliano
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17.5, Problem 5P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanism for the formation of tert-butyl methyl ether from 2-methylpropene is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

In acid-catalyzed hydro-alkoxy addition reaction, the addition of alcohol takes place at the double bond of an alkene.

The reaction involves the formation of a carbocation intermediate.

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