ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, WITH SOL. MAN/ STUDY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, WITH SOL. MAN/ STUDY
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781119477617
Author: Klein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 27.4, Problem 11CC
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Draw mechanism of formation of PET in acidic condition.

Concept introduction:

Polymerization is a reaction when monomer molecules are reacted to form a polymer chain.  Polymerization can occur via three ways,

  • Cationic polymerization
  • Radical polymerization
  • Anionic polymerization

The basic steps involved in polymerization reaction is,

  • Initiation
  • Propagation
  • Termination

To draw: To draw a mechanism for formation of PET in acidic condition.

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