amino acids Flashcards
1
Q
why is it better to prepare primary amines from nitriles rather than halogenalaknaes
A
halogenalkanes have further reactions that have a mixture of products/lower atom economy. with nitriles, no further reaction and single product
2
Q
Why can ester group be hydrolysed
A
Polymer is photodegradable
C=O bond absorbs radiation/UV
3
Q
Types of polymers
A
Polyesters, polyamides, polypeptides
4
Q
Use of condensation polymer
A
Fibres in clothing
