Explanation MTBE is methyl tert -butyl ether. This is used as a gasoline additive in United States during the period of 1980 to 2000. This is been discontinued because of the growing environmental problem. MTBE is found in water supplies due to spillage and MTBE leaking from gasoline tanks...

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Solution Summary: The author explains that methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is used as a gasoline additive in United States during the period of 1980 to 2000. It is discontinued because of the growing environmental problem.

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