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CH_(3)CHO+HCNrarrX overset(H_(3)O^(+))rarr Which type of polymer is formed from the organic compound Y? |
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Answer» SOLUTION :X = acetaldehyde CYANOHYDRIN , Y = lactic acid. Hydrolysis of COMPOUND X, acetaldehyde cyanohydrin with a dilute mineral acid gives compound Y, lactic acid. The condensation homopolymer of lactic acid is called polylactic acid. It is a polyester and is a biodegradable polymer. |
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