What Alkene Reacts with Methanol in an Acid Catalyzed Reaction

question 29

Multiple Choice

What alkene reacts with methanol in an acid catalyzed reaction to produce t-butyl methyl ether?

• A) ethylene
• B) 2-methylpropene
• C) 2-butene
• D) propene
• E) 1-butene

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