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A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/13/O/N/20
Question 40 from 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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