The repeat unit structure for the polymer obtained from lactic acid is CH3-CHOH-COOH. The chemical structure of this repeat unit is shown below. At what degree of conversion (fraction of COOH groups consumed) would the poly(lactic acid) achieve Mn = 7200 g/mol
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The repeat unit given for the polymer obtained from lactic acid is CH3-CHOH-COOH. This structure represents the monomer unit that repeats to form poly(lactic acid) (PLA). Show more…
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