(a) Describe the polymerization of a blend of maleic anhydride and 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol in the presence of an acid catalyst. Draw a chemical reactionscheme showing the intermediate and final products that are formed. Describethe reaction conditions that you would use to maximize the yield of polymer.(b) Draw the structure of the polymer, showing the repeat unit and end groups, thatis obtained when the mole ratio of maleic anhydride to diol is 0.95(c) What is the number average molecular weight of the polymer of Part (b) whenthe extent of reaction of maleic anhydride is (i) 90% and (ii) 100%.(d) Describe how the structure of the polymer is altered when it is further reactedwith styrene in the presence of peroxide.

The condensation polymer formed in the reaction of maleic anhydride and 2-methyl 1,3-propandiol. In polymerization reaction monomers are combined to form polymer . Condensation polymerization depends on heat and catalysis . Rate of polymerization increases with increase in temperature And catalysis.

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a) Describe the polymerization of a blend of maleic anhydride and 2-methyl-1,3- propanediol in the presence of an acid catalyst. Draw a chemical reaction scheme showing the intermediate and final products that are formed. Describe the reaction conditions that you would use to maximize the yield of polymer.

a) Describe the polymerization of a blend of maleic anhydride and 2-methyl-1,3- propanediol in the presence of an acid catalyst. Draw a chemical reaction scheme showing the intermediate and final products that are formed. Describe the reaction conditions that you would use to maximize the yield of polymer.

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