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Polymerisation reaction classification

Q08.6 1 mark

Many molecules of compound A join together to form polymer B.

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What type of polymer is polymer B? Tick one box.

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  1. 1 Selects Addition polymer.

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Classify the polymer from the ester group elsewhere in the monomer.

The polymer type follows the carbon double bond that opens when the monomers join.