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CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 4(c)

Using a chemical equation, show how terylene can be formed from the monomers ethane-1,2-diol and benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid.

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  1. 4(a)Distinguish between 'addition polymerization' and 'condensation polymerization'.[4 marks]
  2. 4(b)List TWO classes of naturally occurring polymers, giving an example of ONE.[3 marks]
  3. 4(d)Deduce the structural formulae of the monomers used to form polymer A shown in the diagram.[4 marks]

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