Chapter 30: Question 30.1 (page 1200)
Give the shorthand structures of poly(vinyl chloride) and nylon 6,6 in Section 30.1.
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The shorthand structure of poly(vinyl chloride) is:

The shorthand structure of nylon-6,6 is:

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Chapter 30: Question 30.1 (page 1200)
Give the shorthand structures of poly(vinyl chloride) and nylon 6,6 in Section 30.1.
Answer
The shorthand structure of poly(vinyl chloride) is:

The shorthand structure of nylon-6,6 is:

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Draw the mechanism for the radical polymerization of vinyl acetate using as the initiator.
What polymer is formed by the radical polymerization of each monomer?
(a.)
(b.)
What polyamide is formed from each monomer or pair of monomers?
(a.)
(b.)
(c.)
Why can’t chemical recycling—that is, the conversion of polymer to monomers and re-conversion of monomers to polymer—be done easily with HDPE and LDPE?
Draw the structures of Quiana and Nomex, two commercially available step-growth polymers formed from the given monomers. Nomex is a strong polymer used in aircraft tires and microwave transformers. Quiana has been used to make wrinkle-resistant fabrics.
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(b.)
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