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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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What does the abbreviation MTBE stand for, and how is it made?
Options
A Methyl tert-butyl ether, from methanol + isobutylene
Correct Answer
B Methyl tert-butyl ester
C Methane tert-butane ethane
D Mono tert-butyl ethylene
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

MTBE is a high-octane fuel additive made by electrophilic addition of methanol to 2-methylpropene (isobutylene).

Hint

It's an ether, not an alcohol.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 149 of 1999
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