Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), or

Chapter 7, Problem 58CQ

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Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), or 2-methoxy-2-methylpro-pane, has been used as a fuel additive for gasoline to boost the octane rating and to reduce CO emissions. (1.1, 6.1, 6.5, 6.7, 7.7, 3.2)a. If fuel mixtures are required to contain 2.7% oxygen by mass, how many grams of MTBE must be present in each 100. g of gasoline?b. How many liters of MTBE would be in 1.0 L of fuel if th density of both gasoline and MTBE is 0.740 g/mL?c. Write the balanced equation for the complete combustion of MTBE.d. How many liters of air containing 21% (v/v) O2 are required at STP to completely react (combust) 1.00 L of liquid MTBE?

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