Chapter 4, Problem 4.66AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The curved-arrow mechanism for the formation of methyl $tert\text{-}$ butyl ether from $2\text{-}$ methylpropene using methanol and acid as catalyst is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction of alkene in the presence of protic acids like ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ leads to the formation of alcohols generally. Alkene when reacted with alcohols in the presence of protic acids leads to the formation of an ether.