Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), a high octane (octane no. = 115) gasoline blending component is produced by the simple additive reaction of isobutylene with __________________?

Correct answer: A. Methyl alcohol

  • A. Methyl alcohol
  • B. Ethyl alcohol
  • C. Methane
  • D. Ethane

Explanation

MTBE is formed by acid-catalysed addition of methanol to isobutylene: isobutylene plus methyl alcohol gives methyl tertiary butyl ether. Ethanol would produce the different ether ETBE.

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