Question

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. K_ioc MTBE______TBF

5. susceptibility to removl from the atmosphere by rain MTBE______TBF

Answer 1

1) Less

2) High

3) High

4) Less

5) Less