Chapter 27: Q14P (page 1197)
Draw a short segment of gutta-percha.
Short Answer
The short segment of gutta-percha is shown below.
Step by step solution
Gutta-percha
Gutta-percha is an isomer of rubber and is a polyterpene. It is obtained from several evergreen trees. It comprises a trans structure and is not elastic. It has several applications like adhesives, surgical appliances, etc.
Drawing the short segment off gutta-percha
Polymerization is a process of synthesizing polymers by the linkage of several monomer units. Natural rubber is an example of a polymer, and its monomer is (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene), called the isoprene unit.
The isoprene unit is given below.
Isoprene unit of rubber
The double bond present in the natural rubber has a Z configuration.
An isomer of rubber is gutta-percha. It comprises double bonds with an E configuration. It is harder and brittle compared to rubber.
The short segment of gutta-percha is given below.
A short segment of gutta-percha
The short segment of gutta-percha is drawn.
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