Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

by Zumdahl, Steven S.; Zumdahl, Susan A.

Published by Cengage Learning

ISBN 10: 1305079248

ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 21 - Exercises - Page 881f: 76

Answer

Structure of a portion of the polymer is as follows:

Work Step by Step

Two same molecules of lactic acid participate in condensation reaction and produce a dimer by eliminating H atom from the OH group and eliminating OH group from COOH group present in the molecule which is written below. This unit repeats 'n' times to form the said polymer.

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