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21.9 Polyamides and Polyesters: Step-Growth Polymers

When an amine reacts with an acid chloride, an amide is formed. What would happen, though, if a diamine and a diacid chloride were allowed to react? Each partner would form two amide bonds, linking mo

1. When an amine reacts with an acid chloride, an amide is form

When an amine reacts with an acid chloride, an amide is form

2. Polyamides (Nylons)

Polyamides (Nylons)

3. Polyesters

Polyesters

4. Sutures and Biodegradable Polymers

Sutures and Biodegradable Polymers

5. Problem 21-24 Kevlar, a nylon polymer prepared by reaction o

Problem 21-24 Kevlar, a nylon polymer prepared by reaction o

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