What is a common polymer prepared by the process of addition polymerization?

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What is a common polymer prepared by the process of addition polymerization?

What is a common polymer prepared by the process of addition polymerization and what is the equation showing its formation?

2007-05-22 10:40:09 · 2 answers · asked by esalina14 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Mata Hari is correct. Award her full points. In particular, vinyl chloride monomer is CH2=CH-Cl. Initiation of polymerization by a cation, X+, anion, X-, or free radical, X*, produces a reactive intermediate, X-CH2-CH*(Cl), which adds to the next vinyl chloride molecule in an endless chain of addition:

-[-CH2-CH(Cl)-]n-

Other addition polymers are polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene.

2007-05-22 10:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

2007-05-22 10:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋