Questions from Organic Chemistry


Q: 88. Which of the following is the predominant form of proline

88. Which of the following is the predominant form of proline at physiological pH (pH = 7.4)? 89. Which of the following terms properly describes this peptide? a. Tripeptide b. Tetrapeptide c. Pen...

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Q: Would these pairs of monomers form chain-growth or step-

Would these pairs of monomers form chain-growth or step-growth polymers?

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Q: Should this polymer be classified as a chain-growth polymer or

Should this polymer be classified as a chain-growth polymer or a step-growth polymer?

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Q: Polyisobutylene cannot be described as isotactic, syndiotactic, or atactic.

Polyisobutylene cannot be described as isotactic, syndiotactic, or atactic. Explain.

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Q: Polyethylene is used to make Ziploc bags and folding tables. Identify

Polyethylene is used to make Ziploc bags and folding tables. Identify which of these applications is most likely to be made from HDPE and which is most likely to be made from LDPE.

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Q: Propose a mechanism for the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of PET to

Propose a mechanism for the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of PET to regenerate the monomers terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol.

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Q: Draw and name the polymer that results when each of the following

Draw and name the polymer that results when each of the following monomers undergoes polymerization:

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Q: Kodel is a synthetic polyester with the following structure: /

Kodel is a synthetic polyester with the following structure: a. Identify what monomers you would use to make Kodel. b. Would you use acidic conditions or basic conditions for this polymerization pro...

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Q: Draw the structures of the monomers required to make the following alternating

Draw the structures of the monomers required to make the following alternating copolymer:

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Q: Draw a region of a block copolymer constructed from isobutylene and styrene

Draw a region of a block copolymer constructed from isobutylene and styrene.

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