#2: The polymerization of adipic acid (CAS# 124-04-9) and 1,10-decanediol (CAS# 112-47-0) is often conducted in the presence of a p-toluene sulfonic acid catalyst. Write an equation for this polymerization reaction. Clearly draw and describe all components of your reaction. Would your mechanism be characterized as chain-growth polymerization or step-growth polymerization? Explain and support your answer. (5 points)

#2: The polymerization of adipic acid (CAS# 124-04-9) and 1,10-decanediol (CAS# 112-47-0) is often conducted in the presence of a p-toluene sulfonic acid catalyst. Write an equation for this polymerization reaction. Clearly draw and describe all components of your reaction. Would your mechanism be characterized as chain-growth polymerization or step-growth polymerization? Explain and support your answer. (5 points)

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Chapter29: Organic Polymer Chemistry

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