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Chapter 27, Problem 42P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
The polymer shown here is synthesized by hydroxide ion-promoted hydrolysis of a copolymer of para -nitrophenyl methacrylate and acrylate.
a. Propose a mechanism for the formation of the copolymer.
b. Explain why hydrolysis of the copolymer to form the polymer occurs much more rapidly than hydrolysis of para -nitrophenyl acetate.
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QUESTION:
The polymer shown here is synthesized by hydroxide ion-promoted hydrolysis of a copolymer of para -nitrophenyl methacrylate and acrylate.
a. Propose a mechanism for the formation of the copolymer.
b. Explain why hydrolysis of the copolymer to form the polymer occurs much more rapidly than hydrolysis of para -nitrophenyl acetate.
ANSWER:
Solution 42P