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Question

Which step in the acid-catalyzed alkoxylation mechanism involves the formation of a carbocation?

Accepted Answer

Ionization of the tert-butyl group to form a carbocation

Answer

Protonation of the alcohol

Answer

Deprotonation of the ether

Answer

Nucleophilic attack by the alcohol