Identify the class of the following polymer based on stereogenic centers and synthetic methods. H FH FH FH FH F syndiotactic and chain-growth polymers isotactic and step-growth polymers isotactic and chain-growth polymers syndiotactic and step-growth polymers Question 4 Which nitrogen(s) in the following compound can be classified as strong base? b H N. -NH2 d. a

Identify the class of the following polymer based on stereogenic centers and synthetic methods. H FH FH FH FH F syndiotactic and chain-growth polymers isotactic and step-growth polymers isotactic and chain-growth polymers syndiotactic and step-growth polymers Question 4 Which nitrogen(s) in the following compound can be classified as strong base? b H N. -NH2 d. a

Organic Chemistry

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Author:John E. McMurry

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Chapter31: Synthetic Polymers

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