2. A solid sample of one of the following polymers (PETE, PP, PVDC and PTFE) was found to be insoluble in toluene, acetic acid, formic acid, as well as DMF and DMSO (not shown in Scheme 1). The polymer sinks in an ethanol- water (4:1) solution but floats in an ethanol-water (10:7) solution. Identify the polymer.

2. A solid sample of one of the following polymers (PETE, PP, PVDC and PTFE) was found to be insoluble in toluene, acetic acid, formic acid, as well as DMF and DMSO (not shown in Scheme 1). The polymer sinks in an ethanol- water (4:1) solution but floats in an ethanol-water (10:7) solution. Identify the polymer.

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Chapter29: Organic Polymer Chemistry

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Problem 29.34P: Radical polymerization of styrene gives a linear polymer. Radical polymerization of a mixture of...

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