Organic Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (9th Edition)
Organic Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134160382
Author: Leroy G. Wade, Jan W. Simek
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 26.7C, Problem 26.17P
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A mechanism for the formation of Bisphenol A by the condensation of phenol with acetone is to be represented and catalyst for the reaction is to be suggested.

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Condensation polymerisation is the process for the formation of polymers in which the polymers are formed by the linking of the molecule with removal of small molecules like water or methanol. It is a step-growth polymerization process.

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