2. In an externally added acid catalyzed poly-esterification, the conversion increased from 98% to 99% in 82 minutes. Calculate an estimate of time that was needed to reach the 98% conversion.

(15 marks) 3) Identify the steps involved in drawing the reaction pathway of a step polymerization reaction. (5 marks)/n1. Given 98.5% conversion of monomers with average molecular weight 150 g/mol, calculate Mw, Mn and PDI. (15 marks)