Chapter 21, Problem 78E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The monomers of $\text{Torlon}$ are to be stated.

Concept introduction: The polymers (repeating structural units) are derived from the simple and reactive molecules, called as monomers. $\text{Torlon}$ is a polyamide-imide $\left(\text{PAI}\right)$. It is formed by the reaction between $\text{trimellitic}\text{anhydride}$ and $\text{<x-custom-btb-me data-me-id="71" class="microExplainerHighlight">aromatic</x-custom-btb-me>}\text{diamines}$. It is known as amide-imide because the polymer chain is comprised of amide linkages with alternative imide linkages.