Polymers questions | form six Chemistry

Write the structural formula for each of the following compounds:

1. 2,4-dichloro-1-hexanol
2. 1,2-dimethoxyethane
3. 2-chlorobutanal
4. Cyclobutanone

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Indicate the monomers and polymerization method which are likely used in making each of the following commercial polymers.

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Describe the reaction which takes place during vulcanization of raw rubber. What changes in physical properties accompany this process?. What would happen if the proportion of sulphur used in vulcanization is very large?

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Show how ethylamine reacts with the following molecules:

1. Benzaldehyde
2. Cyclohexane
3. Nitrous acid (HONO) at freezing temperature
4. Propanoyl chloride (CH₃CH₂CClO).

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1. Define condensation reaction
2. Explain how nylon-66 can be prepared and why is it called nylon 66?

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