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Chapter 15, Problem 15.41E
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Interpretation:

The differentiation between the acid and alcohols used in the formation of polyesters with those used in the formation of simple esters is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The functional group ester is derived from a carboxylic acid group in which the acidic hydrogen is replaced by an alkyl group. Polyesters are the polymers of esters that are formed by the ester hydrolysis.

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