Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: Arrange the following monomers in order of reactivity toward cationic polymerization:

Arrange the following monomers in order of reactivity toward cationic polymerization:

Q: Arrange the following monomers in order of reactivity toward anionic polymerization:

Arrange the following monomers in order of reactivity toward anionic polymerization:

Q: Many monomers that readily undergo cationic polymerization, such as isobutylene,

Many monomers that readily undergo cationic polymerization, such as isobutylene, will not readily undergo anionic polymerization. Styrene, however, can be effectively polymerized via cationic, anionic...

Q: A tube of superglue will harden if it remains open too long

A tube of superglue will harden if it remains open too long in a humid environment. Draw a mechanism that shows how superglue polymerizes in the presence of atmospheric moisture. When drawing your mec...

Q: Draw the mechanism of formation of PET in acidic conditions. It

Draw the mechanism of formation of PET in acidic conditions. It might be helpful to first review the mechanism for the Fischer esterification process.

Q: Draw the polymer that would be generated from the acidcatalyzed reaction between

Draw the polymer that would be generated from the acidcatalyzed reaction between oxalic acid and resorcinol.

Q: Kevlar is a condensation polymer used in the manufacture of bulletproof vests

Kevlar is a condensation polymer used in the manufacture of bulletproof vests. Identify the monomers required for the preparation of Kevlar.

Q: Identify the monomers required to make each of the following condensation polymers

Identify the monomers required to make each of the following condensation polymers

Q: Identify the condensation polymer that would be produced when phosgene is treated

Identify the condensation polymer that would be produced when phosgene is treated with 1,4-butanediol.

Q: Nylon 6 is a polyamide used in the manufacture of ropes.

Nylon 6 is a polyamide used in the manufacture of ropes. It can be prepared via hydrolysis of ε-caprolactam to form ε-aminocaproic acid followed by acid-catalyzed polymerizat...