deathfire1058 deathfire1058
  • 02-07-2021
  • Chemistry
contestada

Hi, in some texts number of water molecules released during polymerization is 2n but in others 2n-1 , why?

Respuesta :

pleasantpearl
pleasantpearl pleasantpearl
  • 05-07-2021

Answer:

Explanation:

Because you only have one repeat unit, n=1. 2n-1 becomes 2(1)-1 which is equal to one, meaning one molecule of H2O is produced, as is shown by the top condensation polymerisation reaction.

If you had two repeat units, n=2 so 2n-1=3. Three H2O molecules are produced because you would need two molecules of each reactant so three condesation reactions would occur and three molecules of H2O would be released.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Jill, a helicopter pilot in the army, went on a training flight with marine pilots who had never flown with a woman before. the marines were visibly uncomfortab
Suraj took a slice of pizza from the freezer and put it in the oven. The pizza's temperature (in degrees Celsius) as a function of time (in minutes) is graphed.
Order these numbers from least to greatest , 8.102 , 8.1212 , 8.12 , 8.2
I want the answer of this question
Why is the northeast called the Gateway to America
two ways you could solve 20=5(-3+x)
find the slope of a line parallel to each given line
|5x - 5| + 3 < 18What is the solution?
Determine the intercepts of the line that passes through the following points. (-10,-28) , (-6,-21) , ( -2,-14)
Please I really need to know the answer now! I need to submit this tomorrow!