Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Polymers

Polymers — practice question

This question focuses on alcohols and polymers.
(a)[1]

An organic compound’s structure is shown. Deduce its molecular formula.

(b(i))[1]

State what is meant by isomerism.

(b(ii))[1]

Draw a different structural isomer of butanol.

(b(iii))[2]

Butanol reacts with ethanoic acid, $\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$, to make an ester. Name this ester. Draw its structure. Show every atom and every bond.

(c)[2]

A section of a polyester structure is shown. Draw the structures of the two monomers that were combined to form this polyester.

(d(i))[1]

Terylene is a polyester. State one use of Terylene.

(d(ii))[1]

Identify a naturally occurring molecule that contains the same ester linkage as Terylene.

(e)[1]

Starch is a polymer that can be hydrolysed. State what is meant by hydrolysis.

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