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Chapter 23 Problem 48P

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Problem 48P

Cellulose is converted to cellulose acetate by treatment with acetic anhydride and pyridine. Cellulose acetate is soluble in common organic solvents, and it is easily dissolved and spun into fibers. Show the structure of cellulose acetate.

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Title Organic Chemistry 8 
Author L.G. Wade Jr
ISBN 9780321768414

Cellulose is converted to cellulose acetate by treatment

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