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Question

In the formation of a tert-butyl ether, what is the role of the alcohol when it encounters the carbocation?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a nucleophile and attacks the carbocation.

Answer

It acts as a leaving group.

Answer

It acts as an electrophile.

Answer

It stabilizes the carbocation through resonance.