Ethers containing the 1,1-dimethylethyl (tert-butyl) group are readily cleaved with dilute, strong acid, as shown in the

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Ethers containing the 1,1-dimethylethyl (tert-butyl) group are readily cleaved with dilute, strong acid, as shown in the example below.
Ethers containing the 1,1-dimethylethyl (tert-butyl) group are readily cleaved with

Suggest a plausible mechanism for this process. What role might the strong acid play?

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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