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Condensation polymerisation: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 35.1 Condensation polymerisation, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6(f)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 4

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    Specimen Paper 4, question 6(f)(i): Under certain conditions ethane-1,2-diamine reacts with ethanedioic acid, HOOCCOOH, to form the polymer Z. Draw the structure of polymer Z, showing two repeat u
  2. Q6(f)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 4

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    Specimen Paper 4, question 6(f)(ii): Name the type of reaction occurring during this polymerisation. [1] [Total: 17]
All 2 questions on Condensation polymerisation, as a list
  1. Specimen, Paper 4, Q6(f)(i) (2 marks): Under certain conditions ethane-1,2-diamine reacts with ethanedioic acid, HOOCCOOH, to form the polymer Z. Draw the structure of polymer Z, showing two repeat u
  2. Specimen, Paper 4, Q6(f)(ii) (1 mark): Name the type of reaction occurring during this polymerisation. [1] [Total: 17]

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