What is the structure of the polymer produced by this type of polymerization?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the structure of a polymer produced through a specific type of polymerization, with participants seeking to understand the repeating units and the IUPAC naming of a related compound. The scope includes conceptual clarification and technical explanation of polymer structures.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests help in determining the structure of a polymer produced by a specific polymerization process, asking for three repeating units to be drawn.
  • Another participant suggests redrawing the molecule to facilitate the drawing of horizontal lines from sp2 carbons, implying this will aid in understanding the structure.
  • A participant confirms their drawing and seeks validation on whether their representation is correct.
  • Another participant agrees with the drawing and advises breaking the double bond to continue the pattern for the polymer structure.
  • A participant inquires about the correctness of the IUPAC name "2,4-dimethyl-2-pentene," seeking confirmation from others.
  • One participant responds that the proposed IUPAC name appears correct.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the approach to drawing the polymer structure and the correctness of the IUPAC name, though the discussion does not explicitly confirm consensus on all details.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not address potential limitations or assumptions regarding the polymerization process or the specific structural representations being used.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in polymer chemistry, particularly those looking to understand polymer structures and IUPAC naming conventions.

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Hi,

I have done simple polymerization but none like this. Can you please help me on this question.

What would be the structure of the polymer produced by the polymerization of (see attached picture)

Draw 3 repeating units.


Thanks so much
 

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Redraw the molecule so that you can draw a straight horizontal line from each of the [itex]sp^2[/itex] carbons. From there it should be fairly straight forward.
 
Thanks,

Is this right?
 

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That's exactly what I was thinking. Now just break the double bond and start drawing the same thing over and over again. :biggrin:
 
great thanks! just 1 more quick question. Is this the right IUPAC name?
2,4-dimethyl-2-pentene?
 
Looks right to me.
 

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