Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 18 - Organic Chemistry - Exercises - Problems - Page 690: 102

Answer

The structure of the dimer is as follows:

Work Step by Step

Condensation reaction is an elimination-addition reaction. Here, an addition compound is formed by eliminating 'OH' group from one molecule and 'H' group from another molecule in the form of $H_{2}O$ molecule. See the picture below how Dimer of Lexan is formed from Carbonic Acid and Bisphenol A.
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