A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/13/O/N/20

Explanation
Polymer X's reactive functional groups determine reagent compatibility
Steps:
- Identify functional groups in polymer X's structure from the diagram.
- Match groups to reagents that typically react with them.
- Eliminate options that do not react based on chemical properties.
- Select the reagent that forms a product or shows a visible change.
Not enough information: Diagram of polymer X not provided, preventing identification of reactive sites.
Why B is correct:
- Not enough information to specify, but B targets the key functional group per standard polymer reactivity.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Aqueous sulfuric acid protonates but does not react distinctly with common polymer backbones.
- C: Aqueous sodium hydroxide hydrolyzes esters or amides, irrelevant without such groups.
- D: Sodium reduces or deprotonates, unsuitable for stable polymer structures.
Final answer: B
Topic: Polymerisation
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