Chapter 26, Problem 26.17P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Polymeric classification of the given repeating units of polymers $\text{A}$ and $\text{B}$ are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

If the main polymer chain has atoms other than carbon, then it is said to be a heterochain polymer, and its classification is based on the functional group in the polymer. It is named by adding the functional group name as suffix to ‘poly’. If the main polymer chain is composed of carbon atoms, then it is said to be carbon chain polymer. The classification of such polymers is based on the repeating unit, for example, if the repeating unit is any functional group then the polymer is classified as poly(vinyl) followed by the functional group name.