Chapter 22, Problem 57A

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The polymer formed from the given monomer needs to be determined.

${\text{CF}}_{\text{2}}={\text{CF}}_{\text{2}}$

Concept introduction:

The monomer units combined together to form polymer in the polymerization reaction. There are two types: addition and condensation polymerization.

Explanation of Solution

The given monomer is as follows:

It can undergo addition polymerization to form polytetrafluoroethylene.

The polymer is represented as follows:

It is also known as Teflon.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The polymer formed from the given monomer needs to be determined.

${\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}={\text{CCl}}_{\text{2}}$

Concept introduction:

The monomer units combined together to form polymer in the polymerization reaction. There are two types: addition and condensation polymerization.

Explanation of Solution

The given monomer is as follows:

${\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}={\text{CCl}}_{\text{2}}$

This is vinylidene chloride. It can undergo addition polymerization to form polyvinylidene chloride. This is represented as follows: