Organic part2 part2

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Why is it hard to dispose of addition polymers?

  • c-c backbone makes the polymer inert

  • it resists being broken down by the environment.

  • burning releases toxic gases.

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what are the monomers of condensation polymerisation?

dicarboxylic acids and diols

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what is also produced in a condensation reaction?

water

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what is the name of the organic product created in condensation polymerisation?

polyester

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what is the name of the ‘o’ in the polyester?

ester link

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are condensation polymers biodegradable?

  • many polyesters are biodegradable

  • the ester links can react with water and substances over time