Solved: (a) Propose a mechanism for the reaction of bisphenol A with phosgene. (b)

Chapter 0, Problem 26-16

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(a) Propose a mechanism for the reaction of bisphenol A with phosgene. (b) Diethyl carbonate serves as a less-toxic alternative to phosgene for making Lexan. Propose a mechanism for the transesterification of diethyl carbonate with bisphenol A, catalyzed by a trace of sodium ethoxide. What small molecule is given off in this condensation?

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