This question is about hydrolysis of polymers.
What is meant by a hydrolysis reaction?
Describe the reaction conditions and state what occurs to the polyester during acid hydrolysis.
Outline the difference in the product(s) between acid and base hydrolysis of a polyester.
Draw structures for the products of acid and base hydrolysis of the following polymer:
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