What Type of Reactive Intermediate Is Formed in the Reaction

question 1

Multiple Choice

What type of reactive intermediate is formed in the reaction of methyl propene with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst to give methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) ?

• A) tert-butyl cation
• B) tert-butyl radical
• C) tert-butyl anion
• D) tert-butoxide

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