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Interpretation:
Using the information provided, the solutions can be obtained by calculations using suitable formulas.
Concept introduction:
l density =
l Conversions
1 lbs = 0.453592 kg
To determine:
a. To determine the condensed structural formula for the ester formed from one molecule of terephthalic acid and one molecule of ethylene glycol.
b. To determine the condensed structural formula for the product formed when a second molecule of ethylene glycol reacts with the ester formed in part a.
c. To determine the kilograms of PETE recycled in one year.
d. To determine the volume, in liters of PETE recycled in one year.
e. To determine the land filled by PETE if all the PETE that is recycled in a year were placed instead in landfills. Assume a landfill holds of the recycled PETE.
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