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f. An alternating copolymer is known to have a number-average molecular weight of 250,000 g/mol and a degree of polymerization of 3500. Compute the repeat unit molecular weight of copolymer.

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Chapter10: Fuels, Organic Chemicals, And Polymers

Section10.6: Synthetic Organic Polymers

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An alternating copolymer is known to have a number-average molecular weight of
250,000 g/mol and a degree of polymerization of 3500. Compute the repeat unit
molecular weight of copolymer.

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