Essential Organic Chemistry, Global Edition
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Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15.8, Problem 18P
- a. Propose a mechanism for the formation of the prepolymer formed by bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin.
- b. Propose a mechanism for the reaction of the prepolymer with the hardener.
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