A-LevelChemistryPolymerisation9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2018 · Q371 Mark

Poly(ethene) and PVC are examples of addition polymers. Which statements are correct? 1 On combustion, PVC can produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen chloride. 2 When poly(ethene) is buried in a landfill site, it will not significantly biodegrade. 3 The empirical formula of an addition polymer is the same as that of the monomer.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct

B1 and 2 only are correct

C2 and 3 only are correct

D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

A: 1, 2 and 3 are correct

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Topic: Polymerisation, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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