Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Polymerisation

Polymerisation — practice question

Compound P has multiple functional groups.
(a)[2]

State the functional groups found in P.

(b)[2]

Compound P can undergo polymerisation. Draw a section of the polymer of P showing two repeat units. Name the type of polymerisation.

(c)[8]

Complete the table below to give the product structures formed and the type of organic reaction when P reacts with the four reagents: excess $\text{Br}_2$(aq); excess hot, concentrated, acidified $\text{MnO}_4^{-}$(aq); excess hot $\text{HCl}$(aq); excess $\text{H}_2$/Pt catalyst.

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