(a)[1]
Name the homologous series to which compounds with the -OH group belong.
(b)[2]
Which reagent and conditions are required to prepare this diester from malic acid?
(c)[2]
How can aqueous malic acid and aqueous fumaric acid be told apart when aqueous bromine is added to each sample?
(d(i))[2]
Name the two kinds of polymerisation that compound A may undergo.
(d(ii))[2]
For either of these polymerisation types, draw a segment of the polymer that displays two repeat units.