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Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry

35.1Condensation polymerisation

Condensation polymerisation in Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 35.1.1Describe the formation of polyesters.
  2. 35.1.2Describe the formation of polyamides, including from amino acids.
  3. 35.1.3Deduce the repeat unit of a condensation polymer.
  4. 35.1.4Identify the monomers in a section of a condensation polymer.

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  • Condensation polymers: polyesters and polyamides

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Condensation polymerisation: sample question

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Ethane-1,2-diol reacts with benzene-1,4-dicarbonyl dichloride, ClOC–C₆H₄–COCl, to form a polyester. Which small molecule is eliminated?

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