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Chapter 21: Q61 E (page 726)

21-61 Qiana, a polyamide fiber with a silky texture, has the following structure. What are the monomer units used in the synthesis of Qiana?

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For the production of Qiana, the monomer unit is:

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Introduction to the Concept

Chemical synthesis is the technique of transforming a reactant or beginning material right into a product or many products through appearing one or extra chemical reactions.

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Solution Explanation

Qianais a polymerization that occurs as a result of condensation. It is caused by the dehydration of the aforementioned monomers as follows:


The monomer units are linked by c nucleophiles acyl substitution during condensation by dehydration.

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