Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: Explain why vinyl shower curtains develop cracks over time

Explain why vinyl shower curtains develop cracks over time

Q: Polyformaldehyde, sold under the trade name Delrin, is a strong

Polyformaldehyde, sold under the trade name Delrin, is a strong polymer used in the manufacture of many guitar picks. It is prepared via the acid-catalyzed polymerization of formaldehyde. a. Draw the...

Q: Propose an efficient synthesis for the following transformation: /

Propose an efficient synthesis for the following transformation:

Q: The following monomer can be polymerized under either acidic or basic conditions

The following monomer can be polymerized under either acidic or basic conditions. Explain.

Q: Anionic polymerization of para-nitrostyrene occurs much more rapidly than anionic

Anionic polymerization of para-nitrostyrene occurs much more rapidly than anionic polymerization of styrene. Explain this difference in rate.

Q: Cationic polymerization of para-methoxystyrene occurs much more rapidly than cationic

Cationic polymerization of para-methoxystyrene occurs much more rapidly than cationic polymerization of styrene. Explain this difference in rate.

Q: Cationic polymerization of para-methoxystyrene occurs much more rapidly than cationic

Cationic polymerization of para-methoxystyrene occurs much more rapidly than cationic polymerization of meta-methoxystyrene. Explain this difference in rate.

Q: Draw segments of the following polymers, indicating the stereochemistry with wedges

Draw segments of the following polymers, indicating the stereochemistry with wedges and/or dashes. a. Syndiotactic poly(vinyl chloride) b Isotactic polystyrene

Q: Consider the structure of the following polymer: /

Consider the structure of the following polymer: a. Draw the monomers you would use to prepare this polymer. b. Determine whether this polymer is a step-growth polymer or a chain-growth polymer. c....

Q: Draw the polymer that is expected when the following monomers react under

Draw the polymer that is expected when the following monomers react under acidic conditions. You may find it helpful to review Section 19.6.