Bisphenol A is an important component of many polymers,

Chapter 11, Problem 59SP

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Bisphenol A is an important component of many polymers, including polycarbonates, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins. It is synthesized from phenol and acetone with HCl as a catalyst. Propose a mechanism for this reaction.

\(O H\)

\(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\)

\(\text { HO }\)

Equation transcription:

Text transcription:

O H

{CH}{3}

{ HO }

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