Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781118875766
Author: T. W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle, Scott A. Snyder
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter E, Problem 5PP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of Lexan is to be determined, using given information.

Concept introduction:

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A polymer is a large molecule or macromolecule composed of many repeated subunits.

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Polymerization is a process of reacting monomer molecules together in a chemical reaction to form polymer chains or three-dimensional networks.

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Lexan is formed when Bisphenol A reacts with phosgene. During this reaction, there is the loss of one HCl molecule.

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It is a type of step-growth polymerisation reaction, in which Cl is eliminated every time the monomer reacts.

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