Please answer the following: The full Carother?s Equation states: Xn = 1 + r/1 +
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The full Carother?s Equation states: Xn = 1 + r/1 + r - 2rp where p is conversion and r is the ratio of reactive groups. r = Nlimiting/Nexcess Nlimiting and Nexcess are the number of function groups in mols such that r is always less than or equal to 1. When stoichiometric equivalence is achieved, r = 1 and the simple Carother?s equation is achieved. Now, imagine you are testifying at a trial in which some PET polymer failed and caused a horrific motorcycle accident. The manufacturer of the PET says the polymer met the minimum Mn requirements for safety, which are that PET must have a Mn > 20,000 g/mol to operate at a safe level. Upon inspection of the synthesis logs of the manufacturer, you notice they created PET using 31.00 kg of ethylene glycol and 84.66 kg of terephthalic acid. Give your expert opinion regarding if the manufacturer of PET is at fault.Explanation / Answer
yes the manufacturer of pet is at fault since the design of pet doesnt satisfy the equation
n In step-growth polymerization, the Carothers Equation (Carothers