Chapter 21, Problem 21.61AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The compound A in the given reaction is to be identified. The curved-arrow mechanism for the conversion of compound A to $\in \text{-caprolactum}$ is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Oxime belongs to the family of imines. The formula of oxime is $\text{RR}{\prime }^{}\text{C=NOH}$. Types of oxime are ketoxime and aldoxime. The reaction proceeds through a nucleophilic addition reaction. The catalyst acts as a nucleophile in the reaction.

The process by which respective monomers combine to form polymers is known as polymerization. The polymer $\in \text{-caprolactum}$ is nylon $\text{-}6$. The polymers can be prepared by addition and condensation reactions. Synthetic polymers are categorized as chain-growth or step-growth polymers.