Question: The tert-butyl group can be used as a blocking group in certain syntheses of aromatic compounds. (a) How would you introduce a tert-butyl group? (b)

The tert-butyl group can be used as a blocking group in certain syntheses of aromatic compounds.
(a) How would you introduce a tert-butyl group?
(b) How would you remove it?
(c) What advantage might a tert-butyl group have over a -SO3H group as a blocking group?

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