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(d) polycarbonate
(e) poly(1,2-propylene oxalate)
(f) poly(dimethyl siloxane)
(g) polystyrene
(h) polytetrafluoroethylene
(i) poly(methyl acrylate)
(j) poly(vinyl acetate)
1-11
Polyisobutene is used as an elastomer in inner tubes and some cable coat-
ings. It is also used in adhesives and as an additive to adjust the viscosity
of motor oils. What is the basic difference in the state of the polymer in
these two different applications?
1-12 What is the functionality of the monomer shown
H
2
N
H
2
CC
CH
2
CH
2
CH
2
C
CH
2
CH
2
C
OH
O
(a) in a free radical or ionic addition reaction through C
Q
C double
bonds?
(b) in a reaction that produces amide links?
(c) in a reaction that produces ester links?
1-13
(a) What is the functionality of the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (1) in
a curing reaction with diethylene triamine (2)?
O
CH
3
O
CH
2
C
CH
2
O
C
O
CH
2
C
2
CH
3
H
H
1
(b) What is the functionality of 2 in this epoxide hardening reaction?
H
CH
2
CH
2
N
CH
2
CH
2
NH
2
H
2
N
2
(c) Will this reaction lead to a cross-linked structure?
