Answer:
A) i) using statistical theory of floxy
(Pa)c = 0.816
(Pb)c = 0.816
ii) using Carothers theory
( Pc ) = 0.917
B) To Obtain the measured value of critical extent of reaction ( 0.866) 1 mol of Glycerol will react with 1 mol of dicarboxylic acid, but the same can not be applied to our obtained value because our stoichiometry is different
Explanation:
Given data :
Polycondensation reaction takes place between : 1.2 moles of dicarboxylic acid , 0.4 moles of glycerol and 0.6 moles of ethylene glycol
A) Calculate the critical extents of reaction for gelation
i) using statistical theory of floxy
(Pa)c = 0.816
(Pb)c = 0.816
ii) using Carothers theory
( Pc ) = 0.917
attached below is the detailed solution
B) To Obtain the measured value of critical extent of reaction ( 0.866) 1 mol of Glycerol will react with 1 mol of dicarboxylic acid, but the same can not be applied to our obtained value because our stoichiometry is different
