Chapter 19, Problem 19.12VP

Interpretation Introduction

To find:

Use representations [A] through [I] inFigure P19.12 to answer questions a–f.

a) Identify the functional group present in each: [B], [D], [E], [F] and [H].

b) Which polymers were formed byaddition?

c) Which polymers were formed bycondensation?

d) Which functional groups reactedto form condensation polymers?

e) Which polymer structuresare likely toresult in rigid, hard materials?

f) Which polymer structuresare likely toresult in flexible, stretchable and softmaterials?