(Solution) - The polymer shown here is synthesized by hydroxide ion promoted hydrolysis -(2025 Original AI-Free Solution)

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The polymer shown here is synthesized by hydroxide ion-promoted hydrolysis of an alternating copolymer of para-nitrophenyl methacrylate and acrylate.
a. Propose a mechanism for the formation of the alternating copolymer.
b. Explain why hydrolysis of the copolymer to form the polymer occurs much more rapidly than hydrolysis of para-nitrophenyl acetate.