Organic Chemistry (9th Edition)
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Chapter 26.7C, Problem 26.16P
- a. Propose a mechanism for the reaction of bisphenol A with phosgene.
- b. Diethyl carbonate serves as a less-toxic alternative to phosgene for making Lexan. Propose a mechanism for the transesterification of diethyl carbonate with bisphenol A, catalyzed by a trace of sodium ethoxide. What small molecule is given off in this - condensation?
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Organic Chemistry (9th Edition)
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Ch. 26.5 - Prob. 26.11PCh. 26.6 - Prob. 26.12PCh. 26.7A - Prob. 26.13PCh. 26.7B - Prob. 26.14PCh. 26.7B - Prob. 26.15PCh. 26.7C - a. Propose a mechanism for the reaction of...Ch. 26.7C - Prob. 26.17PCh. 26.7D - Prob. 26.18PCh. 26.7D - Prob. 26.19PCh. 26.7D - Prob. 26.20PCh. 26 - Prob. 26.21SPCh. 26 - Prob. 26.22SPCh. 26 - Poly(trimethylene carbamate) is used in...Ch. 26 - Prob. 26.24SPCh. 26 - Urylon fibers are used in premium fishing nets...Ch. 26 - Prob. 26.26SPCh. 26 - Prob. 26.27SPCh. 26 - Polyoxymethylene (polyformaldehyde) is the tough,...Ch. 26 - Prob. 26.29SPCh. 26 - Prob. 26.30SPCh. 26 - Prob. 26.31SPCh. 26 - Prob. 26.32SPCh. 26 - Prob. 26.33SPCh. 26 - Prob. 26.34SPCh. 26 - The polyester named Lactomer is an alternating...Ch. 26 - Prob. 26.36SP
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