Polymers questions | form six Chemistry

1. Describe aldol condensation.
2. Explain why (CH₃)₂CO and CH₃CHO can undergo aldol condensation, whereas (CH₃)₃C-CHO and (CH₃)₃C-CHO cannot.

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Describe how the following molecules can be distinguished from each other:

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In not more than three steps, show how the following conversions can be achieved:

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Differentiate a PVC from a polyester.

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Give the products of the following polymerisation reactions and classify them as addition or condensation polymerisation.

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