MTBE is known to ungergo photochemical transformations in the atmosphere (gas ph

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MTBE is known to ungergo photochemical transformations in the atmosphere (gas phase) resulting in the formation of tert-butyl formate (TBF).

How will the folloing physical/chemical properties of pure MTBE compare with those of pure TBF? Fill in the black for each property (<,>,~) and concisely justify your answer.

1. boiling point MTBE______TBF

2. Vapor pressure MTBE______TBF

3. Aqueous solubility MTBE______TBF

4. Kioc MTBE______TBF

5. susceptibility to removl from the atmosphere by rain MTBE______TBF

Explanation / Answer

1) Less

2) High

3) High

4) Less

5) Less

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