Polymers for GCE chemistry
CCEA Question.
The table below shows some common polymers, some of which are biodegradable.
(a) Complete the table below.
(b) State the IUPAC name of the monomers used to form polymer W.
(c) What type of condensation polymer is polymer W?
(d) Explain why polymer Y is biodegradable.
(e) Explain which of the polymers you would expect to have the highest
boiling point.
(f) Suggest the IUPAC name of the monomer used to form polymer Z.
(ii) Identify amino acid 2.
(iii) State the IUPAC name for amino acid 3.
(iv) Write an equation for the reaction of amino acid 3 with
excess nitrous acid.
The answers can be found here.