(a)
Interpretation:
The polymer that belongs to polyethylene glycol is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The
Polyethylene glycol is used in a number of laxatives and excipients. It is also used as a binder, thickening agent and as a packaging additive for foods.
(b)
Interpretation:
The monomer that is used to make polyethylene glycol is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The polymers that are generated by linking monomer unit in a simple way without any formation of side products are known as addition polymers.
Polyethylene glycol is used in a number of laxatives and excipients. It is also used as a binder, thickening agent and as a packaging additive for foods.
(c)
Interpretation:
The condition that is used in the
Concept introduction:
The polymers that are generated by linking monomer unit in a simple way without any formation of side products are known as addition polymers.
Polyethylene glycol is used in a number of laxatives and excipients. It is also used as a binder, thickening agent and as a packaging additive for foods.
(d)
Interpretation:
A mechanism for the polymerization of polyethylene glycol as far as the tetramer is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
The polymers that are generated by linking monomer unit in a simple way without any formation of side products are known as addition polymers.
Polyethylene glycol is used in a number of laxatives and excipients. It is also used as a binder, thickening agent and as a packaging additive for foods.
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