Aamc 9cbt #7

[MedPR]

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MTBE is just methoxybutane (an ether). I understand that MTBE doesn't have a hydrogen to donate to hydrogen bonding, but can't it still accept a hydrogen bond from water? I get that H-bond is the best answer, but technically ethers are capable of bonding with water, correct?

 

[mcloaf]

Yes. The oxygen in an ether is a hydrogen bond acceptor.