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Chapter 23: Q3P (page 1263)

A polymer produced by addition polymerization consists of

groups joined in a long chain. What was the starting monomer?

Short Answer

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The starting monomer is formaldehyde

Formaldehyde

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01

Polymers

The three largest uses for polymers are in fibers, plastics, and elastomers. These can be distinguished on the basis of their physical properties, especially their resistance to stretching.

02

Explanation:

As in the formed polymer, there is a methylene group and O. The starting monomer is formaldehyde.

The reaction shows the formation of the given polymer by the addition polymerization of formaldehyde as:

Formation of the given polymer

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