Chapter 30: Question 30.26 (page 1225)
Draw the structure of the polymer formed by step-growth polymerization of each monomer or pair of monomers.
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Chapter 30: Question 30.26 (page 1225)
Draw the structure of the polymer formed by step-growth polymerization of each monomer or pair of monomers.
a.

b.

Answer
a.

b.

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Rank the following compounds in order of increasing ability to undergo anionic chain-growth polymerization.



What polymers are formed from each monomer?
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What monomer(s) are used to prepare each polymer or copolymer?
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b.

Although styrene undergoes both cationic and anionic polymerization equally well, one method is often preferred with substituted styrenes. Which method is preferred with each compound? Explain.
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b.

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The reaction of urea and formaldehyde role="math" localid="1648635328169" forms a highly cross-linked polymer used in foams. Suggest a structure for this polymer. [Hint: Examine the structures of Bakelite (Figure 30.7) and Melmac (Problem 30.58).]
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