27.3 Condensation polymers Flashcards
1
Q
what is condensation polymerisation?
A
the joining of two monomers to form a polymer and a molecule of water
2
Q
reagents needed for base hydrolysis
A
NaOH/H2O
3
Q
reagents needed for acid hydrolysis
A
H+/H20
4
Q
what does the acid hydrolysis of polyesters produce?
A
alcohol
carboxylic acid
5
Q
what does the base hydrolysis of polyesters produce?
A
alcohol
carboxylate salt
6
Q
what does the base hydrolysis of polyamides produce?
A
amine w/ NH2
carboxylate salt
7
Q
what does the acid hydrolysis of polyamides produce
A
amine w/ NH3+
carboxylic acid
8
Q
hydrolysis of polyester diagram
A
9
Q
hydrolysis of polyamides
A
