Hi, I'm confused as to how many water molecules are produced in a condensation reaction. Let me explain what I mean below:
Im looking at the making of Kevlar:
So, I have 1 molecule of 1,4 diamino benzene and 1 molecule of benzene -1,4-dicarboxylic acid, which will give me 1 molecule of kevlar and 1 molecule of H20. This is due to the condensation reaction.
Now to the bit I'm confused on :
So if i have 'n' number of 1,4 diamino benzene and'n' number of benzene -1,4-dicarboxylic acid , this will give me 'n' number of kevlar , which makes sense. How many water molecules are produced?
On chemrevise: it states 2n-1 H20 is produced.However on CGP, it states 2n H20 is produced. This gives two different answers. Does any one know?
Thanks ,
Help would be much appreciated!!